Research Technician II
About The Position
This role participates in planned research projects by performing research protocols with minimal direction and guidance from the principal investigator, program director or senior scientists. May exercise moderate discretion and judgment in the execution and interpretation of experiments, and of data derived. The Lefebvre research team seeks to better understand the genetic mechanisms that control the healthy development of the skeleton and brain and that are disrupted in specific skeletal malformation and neurodevelopmental disorders and leverages new information to develop novel strategies to treat these disorders. The team uses multipronged approaches, including cutting-edge and high-throughput assays, iPSC-derived organoids, animal models and in silico approaches. We are looking for a research technician to take on a lab manager role as well as to carry out experimental work and analyze data alongside trainees and scientists. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in lab management and wet lab research, proficiency in mouse husbandry, histology, cell culture and molecular biology techniques, and excellent written and oral communication skills.
Requirements
- High School Diploma / GED Required
- At least one (1) year of related classroom experience or successful completion of a technical training program (eg. Wistar, WPSI) and research laboratory experience Required
- Intermediate understanding of lab procedures, protocols, and equipment.
- Basic exposure to lab specific experiments / techniques and scientific analysis
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Solid critical thinking / problem-solving skills
- Solid analytical skills
Nice To Haves
- Associate's Degree Preferred
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred
- At least two (2) years of related classroom experience or successful completion of a technical training program (eg. Wistar, WPSI) and research laboratory experience Preferred
- Solid experience in lab management and wet lab research
- Proficiency in mouse husbandry, histology, cell culture and molecular biology techniques
Responsibilities
- Performs routine tests / experiments under the direction of principal investigator, supervisor or other designee
- Performs research procedures on experimental samples as directed
- Records and checks experiments/ results for completeness and accuracy
- Performs calculations and maintains appropriate log and lab notebooks
- Performs tasks that require familiarity with fundamental techniques and lab equipment
- May assist with planning specific research protocols and procedures
- Maintains office, lab area, solutions, reagents, supplies and equipment, disposes of specimens, media and other materials (using appropriate procedures)
- Assists in care and maintenance of lab equipment
- May coordinate schedules of tests and procedures
- Attends courses, seminars, and lab meetings to expand knowledge of research and laboratory techniques
- Records results, organizes data and maintains lab notebook in an organized manner
- Compiles and helps analyze data, prepares charts, graphs, and results of studies as directed
- Conducts literary searches as directed
Benefits
- Annual influenza vaccine
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
