Research Technician - Kwong Lab

Research Technician I - Kwong Lab

Location:

Atlanta, Georgia

Provide basic technical support services required for conducting tests and experiments in a school or research laboratory within the Institute. This position will interact on a consistent basis with academic and research faculty and co‑workers. The role does not supervise or have financial 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; aid in the validation of sense‑and‑respond biocircuits 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 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.

• Technical Diploma, Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and 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.
• 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 is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have financial responsibilities.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card).
• This position will not travel.
• This position does not require a security clearance.

A successful candidate must be able to pass a background check.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, and services.

Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.