Research Technician - Senior Support (IBB Molecular Evolution Core Laboratory

Job Title:

Research Technician - Senior Support (IBB Molecular Evolution Core Laboratory)

Location:

Atlanta, Georgia

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

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The Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience's mission (IBB, (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) is to build a community across Georgia Tech and its partner institutions that catalyzes, cultivates, and deploys interdisciplinary research and education in bioengineering and biosciences for economic and societal benefit. This position is part of IBB's Molecular Evolution Core Laboratory ().

The Research Technician is responsible for supporting scientific research projects by conducting experiments, collecting data, and maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies. This position requires a strong understanding of research methodologies and protocols, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with researchers and contribute to the advancement of knowledge within the field.

• Job Duty 1:
  Compile and analyze tests data and report findings.
• Job Duty 2:
  Prepare statistical analyses and maintain related databases.
• Job Duty 3:
  Operate or advise in the operation various equipment used in research studies.
• Job Duty 4:
  Investigate and propose alternative experiment procedures.
• Job Duty 5:
  Participate as directed in experiment design and preparation.
• Job Duty 6:
  Participate as directed in preparation of presentations and manuscripts.
• Job Duty 7:
  Train in laboratory processes and proper use of laboratory equipment.
• Job Duty 8:
  Perform other duties as assigned

• Educational Requirements: Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Required Experience: Two to three years of job related experience

• Bachelor's degree

• Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture using aseptic technique, including experience working with primary cells, immune cells, tissue-derived cell suspensions, or other challenging mammalian sample types, and assessing cell concentration, viability, aggregation, debris, and overall sample quality.
• Experience with 10x Genomics Chromium workflows or other single-cell sequencing technologies, including preparation of mammalian cell suspensions for single-cell capture and/or preparation of single-cell or RNA-seq libraries.
• Strong molecular biology experience, including nucleic acid extraction, PCR, and next-generation sequencing library preparation. Experience with…