Research Technician - Minsoo Lab
About The Position
The Research Technician will provide direct research support in the Kim laboratory, performing non-routine laboratory assignments involving some complexity and variety, with counsel from Dr. Kim. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED Required
- 5 years’ experience with performing basic sampling, monitoring or research activities; compiling and collecting data and preparing reports or equivalent combination of education and experience Required
- Basic lab techniques Required
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree in a biological science or a related field, with major course work in the field of Microbiology & Immunology Preferred
- Experience with flow cytometry and microscope Preferred
Responsibilities
- Plans and performs a variety of moderately complex laboratory tests, analyses, and observations, using techniques of cellular immunology including flow and microscope.
- Applies these techniques to evaluate interdisciplinary clinical studies and trials.
- Extracts and analyzes experimental data; analyzes flow cytometry data using Flowjo and other proprietary software.
- Assesses the importance of findings in relation to the general research program.
- Operates computer and/or peripheral equipment
- Maintains quality control tracking of methods and reagent performance performing QC testing and maintenance of computerized inventory and databases
- Prepares presentation materials for seminar presentations, publications, and preliminary data for grant submissions.
- Presents research results at lab meetings and assists in writing papers for publication.
- Assists in the management of the laboratory's reagent inventory, including reagents necessary for day-to-day laboratory operations; keep research supplies stocked
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
