Research Technician

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs research activities and other tasks as necessary in a laboratory environment.

• Records observations and measurements and reports results.
• Responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining clean rooms and equipment.
• Assists with receipt and inspection of raw materials, and ordering and stocking of materials and equipment.
• Performs research activities and other tasks as necessary in a laboratory environment.
• Assists in the operation of specialized equipment, as required by the area of research.
• Performs laboratory research procedures under the direction of a Principal Investigator.
• Must be proficient in the following laboratory techniques:
  Exosomes Isolation, cell culture, Tritiated compounds uptakes, RT-PCR, Western blot, Immunofluorescence, Immunohistochemistry, microscopy.
• Possesses extensive familiarity with standard instrumentation utilized in a biochemistry research laboratory.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a multidisciplinary research team.
• Ability to perform experiments independently, under general guidance from the PI.
• Ability to take laboratory notes and assist in recordkeeping.
• Participates in laboratory meetings.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with chemical hygiene and biosafety procedures and/or willingness to accept training in such procedures.
• Extensive handling of research animals (mice and rats), potentially biohazardous substances (recombinant DNA retroviruses), potentially hazardous chemicals (organic solvents, various drugs).
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.