Research Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associates degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
• In lieu of the degree, two (2) years of full-time experience performing standard biochemistry techniques such as cloning, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and western blots may be considered.
• One (1) year of full-time experience performing standard biochemistry techniques such as cloning, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and western blots.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with other members of the lab.
• Strong organizational skills to keep the lab organized.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Biology or related discipline, in hand by start date.
• Experience performing standard biochemistry techniques such as cloning, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and western blots.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research experiments in the field of ribosome biology within the predetermined research scope and methodology.
• Collect and analyze data, including periodical/literature search and utilizing specialized skills in related field to analyze the collected data.
• Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentations.
• May also assist in grant writing.
• Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies as needed.
• Other duties as assigned, which may include attending Scientific Conferences and Meetings.
• Maintaining, organizing, and ordering lab reagents and glassware.
• Design and perform experiments to interrogate mechanisms that ensure proper biogenesis of proteins.
• Learn and develop new experimental techniques.
• Keep the lab organized.
• Assist with research projects.
• Clean and sterilize lab glassware.
• Participate in weekly meetings.

Benefits

• Eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.