Research Technologist 1 Jobs

Conducts tests and procedures; sets up and operates equipment; records observations and measurements and collects and compiles data in a research lab; requires a practical understanding of a limited number of standard scientific techniques.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Maintains inventory of reagents and lab supplies
• Flow cytometry
• Database management
• Immunohistochemistry
• Using an entry level of skill, completes the following activities (please highlight):
  • Molecular Biology:
    • DNA, RNA, Protein isolation, purification and expression, Western blotting
    • PCR, RT-PCR
    • Plasmid preparation
    • Cloning, mapping and sequencing of DNA
  • Cellular Biology:
    • Cell culture, cell isolation
    • Functional studies
    • Transfection
  • Histology:
    • Tissue fixation/processing: embedding, preparation of blocks and sectioning, staining
    • Immunohistochemistry
    • Microscopy
  • Immunology:
    • Flow cytometry
    • ELISA
    • Cytokine assay
  • Animal:
    • Dissections
    • Database management of colony
  • Other (please specify):
    • Database management
• Sets-up, operates and maintains standard lab equipment.
• Cell culture, cell isolation
• Microscopy
• Cellular Biology:
  • Cell culture, cell isolation
  • Functional studies
  • Transfection
• Records test results and may maintain databases.
• DNA, RNA, Protein isolation, purification and expression, Western blotting
• Cloning, mapping and sequencing of DNA
• Transfection
• Animal:
  • Dissections
  • Database management of colony
• Other (please specify):
  • Database management
• Molecular Biology:
  • DNA, RNA, Protein isolation, purification and expression, Western blotting
  • PCR, RT-PCR
  • Plasmid preparation
  • Cloning, mapping and sequencing of DNA
• Follows pre-defined protocols, policies, procedure, regulations, Good Clinical and Good Laboratory Practices and conducts standard and repetitive experiments and completes basic trouble-shooting techniques.
• Histology:
  • Tissue fixation/processing: embedding, preparation of blocks and sectioning, staining
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Microscopy
• Cytokine assay
• Functional studies
• ELISA
• Database management of colony
• Tissue fixation/processing: embedding, preparation of blocks and sectioning, staining
• PCR, RT-PCR
• Completes standard and routine clerical duties such as copying, filing, data entry, word processing, etc.
• Immunology:
  • Flow cytometry
  • ELISA
  • Cytokine assay
• Dissections
• Plasmid preparation

Miscellaneous

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS diploma or equivalent and some basic science courses is required.

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Manual dexterity.
• Demonstrated ability to follow detailed instructions as required by research protocols;
• Demonstrated computer skills, including spreadsheets and basic computations;
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
• Attention to detail and accurate record keeping;
• Demonstrated laboratory experience;

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a scientific major.
• Preferred candidates will have previous experience in a molecular and/or cell biology research lab.

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Capable of learning new techniques
• Highly organized and has the ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of basic molecular biology techniques
• Demonstrated computer skills, including spreadsheets and basic computations

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