Research Technician
Charles R. Drew University•Los Angeles, CA
About The Position
Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Technician provides technical support in a molecular endocrinology, diabetes, and obesity research laboratory. The position supports project planning, data collection, experimental protocols and procedures, molecular biology bench work, and small-animal studies. Employment is full time and non-exempt, with conditional funding tied to the specified grant and an end date of June 30, 2027.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Biological Sciences or a related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in a related field.
- Strong background in biochemistry and/or molecular biology.
- Familiarity with molecular biology techniques and science, including DNA, RNA, and protein extraction; Western blots; cell culture techniques; immunohistochemistry; and instrumentation.
- Ability to follow protocols while performing experiments.
- Ability to work independently.
- Proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer.
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse community.
- Ability to perform highly detailed work with sustained attention and care.
- Ability to handle frequent varied and interrelated tasks, interruptions, calculations, and work requiring sustained concentration, reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical ability, and ingenuity.
- Compliance with current CDU COVID-19 requirements as a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Knowledge of optics and microscopy is a plus but not essential.
Responsibilities
- Support project planning, data collection, and experimental protocols and procedures.
- Extract protein and RNA from mouse tissues and mammalian cells.
- Perform mammalian tissue culture.
- Conduct siRNA transfection in vivo and in vitro.
- Perform real-time RT-PCR, Western blotting, immunohistochemistry, and ELISA.
- Conduct DNA cloning and plasmid purification.
- Perform animal studies, including diabetic animal model generation and treatment.
- Collect animal tissues.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
