Research Technologist
About The Position
Sets up and performs routine and established lab procedures in support of lab goals, grant commitments, i.e. assays, cell/tissue culture, animal studies, etc. Monitors results, reports unusual outcomes and suggests modifications. Collects, enters and summarizes data. Assists in the maintenance of lab equipment and supplies. Performs basic statistical data analysis; prepares tables/charts/graphs and assists in organizing data. Presents at research laboratory meetings and contributes to writing of manuscripts. Works under supervision and may perform some assignments independently as discussed and approved by Principal Investigator. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our virus and gene therapy laboratory to develop the next generation of targeted viral vectors. The individual should have experience in molecular cloning of new vector designs and constructs, virology, and mammalian cell culture. Proficiency with animal models, including handling, care, and conducting experiments according to institutional and ethical standards, is preferred. The candidate should have interest in drug development and clinical translation of novel therapeutics from bench to clinic. They should be able to work independently and collaboratively within a team to ensure timely progress of the research area. Experience with viral vector generation, characterization and purification methods highly desirable.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, other relevant science, or an associates degree with 6 years of relevant laboratory experience.
- Solid understanding of lab techniques, equipment, and safety.
- Ability to organize and carry out laboratory techniques independently and in a team setting.
- Experience with basic data analysis.
- Demonstrated writing skills.
- Experience in molecular cloning of new vector designs and constructs.
- Experience in virology.
- Experience in mammalian cell culture.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with animal models, including handling, care, and conducting experiments according to institutional and ethical standards.
- Interest in drug development and clinical translation of novel therapeutics from bench to clinic.
- Experience with viral vector generation, characterization and purification methods.
Responsibilities
- Sets up and performs routine and established lab procedures in support of lab goals, grant commitments, i.e. assays, cell/tissue culture, animal studies, etc.
- Monitors results, reports unusual outcomes and suggests modifications.
- Collects, enters and summarizes data.
- Assists in the maintenance of lab equipment and supplies.
- Performs basic statistical data analysis; prepares tables/charts/graphs and assists in organizing data.
- Presents at research laboratory meetings and contributes to writing of manuscripts.
- Works under supervision and may perform some assignments independently as discussed and approved by Principal Investigator.
- Develops the next generation of targeted viral vectors.
- Performs molecular cloning of new vector designs and constructs.
- Conducts experiments involving virology and mammalian cell culture.
- Handles, cares for, and conducts experiments with animal models according to institutional and ethical standards.
- Works independently and collaboratively within a team to ensure timely progress of the research area.
- Generates, characterizes, and purifies viral vectors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
