Research Technologist 1

Department: MED-Ophthalmology
Salary/Grade: NEX/9

Target hiring range for this position will be between be range is as be $19.43-$20.59 per hour. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Job Summary:

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:

Follows pre-defined protocols, policies, procedures, regulations, Good Clinical and Good Laboratory Practices, and conducts standard and repetitive experiments and completes basic troubleshooting techniques.

Sets up, operates, and maintains standard lab equipment.

Using an entry level of skill, complete the following activities:

Records test results and may maintain databases.

Completes standard and routine clerical duties such as copying, filing, data entry, word processing, etc.

Maintains inventory of reagents, mice, and lab supplies

Molecular Biology:

DNA, RNA, Protein isolation, purification, and expression Southern, Northern, Western blotting

PCR, RT-PCR

Plasmid preparation

Cloning, mapping, and sequencing of DNA

Recombinant virus production and purification

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, Elispot assay

Cytokine assay

Antibody production and purification

Animal:

Husbandry

Breeding and screening transgenic mice

Dissections

Blood collection

Surgical procedures

Database management of colony

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)

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

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

• Research experience using Excel and data tables. Ability to write experimental protocols.

Preferred Qualifications: (Education and experience)

• College degree in computer science, engineering, or a biological science.

Benefits:
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