Research Technician, Lemoine Lab

Position Overview

Work under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) on sponsored research projects performing standard and complex laboratory procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain accurate and timely record of test results; apply standard quality control procedures to assure accuracy of test results; operate, calibrate and perform routine maintenance on specialized equipment; maintain supply inventory; collect data; organize and centralize files and records; and prepare solutions, reagents, media or stains for prescribed tests. Participate in meetings with the PI.

Duties vary by season. In the winter/spring, candidate will focus on processing samples: DNA extraction, PCR, lab inventory, mentoring undergraduates. In the summer, candidate conducts field work: leading field crews, collecting plant/soil/insect samples.

Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or high school education (some college preferred) with 1-2 years of related lab experience. Must be willing to work flexible hours as necessary. Successful candidate will be expected to exhibit individual initiative, work independently; be technically proficient and accurate; effectively communicate in both written reports and presentations; initiate and ensure compliance with applicable safety procedures;

and possess attention to detail.

• PCR
• DNA extraction
• Data organization
• Comfort working outdoors in adverse conditions
• Comfort leading small teams of undergraduate researchers

Department:
Biological Sciences