Research Technician - Kwong Lab

Responsibilities

• Gather, compile, and summarize data in conjunction with assigned scientific tests and experiments.
• Collect and prepare samples for use in assigned tests.
• Prepare statistical analyses and maintain related records.
• Operate various equipment used in research studies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform molecular cloning, including construct purification, vector construction, nucleic acid preparation, sequencing, QC, and interpretation.
• Produce, characterize, and titer viruses for human cell transduction and engineering.
• Perform culture, characterization, and manipulation of human cells, and aid in the validation of sense-and-respond biocircuits in human cells by flow cytometry and in vitro assays.
• Support other molecular and cellular experiments and studies.
• Support lab management, including maintaining supplies, reagents, and cells.
• Document the design, methodology, and results of experiments in electronic lab notebooks.
• Participate in regular internal project meetings with team members.
• Proficiency in standard molecular biology techniques including cloning, mini/maxi preparations, nucleic acid extraction, gel electrophoresis.
• Proficiency in cell biology techniques including mammalian cell culture, characterization, and manipulation.
• Experience with weighing compounds, making reagents/solutions, and sterilization.
• Excellent organizational, communication, time‑management, and collaboration skills required.
• Experience with multi‑flow cytometry is a plus.

• Educational Requirements:
  
  Technical Diploma, Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Required Experience:
  
  One to two years of job‑related experience.

• B.S. or M.S. degree in a life science discipline (Biology, Bioengineering, Immunology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, etc.) with two or more years of laboratory experience.

Basic knowledge of research lab equipment and support processes and practices, including skill in data organization, statistical analysis, and use of statistical and scientific computer applications.

Salary range: $35,816.00 – $60,000.00 (commensurate with experience)

Location: Atlanta, GA

Job grade: S2

This position is not supervisory, does not have financial responsibilities, is not required to drive, is not considered a position of trust, does not require a purchasing card, does not require travel, and does not require security clearance.

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