Research Technician

Job Profile:

Lab and Research Assistant 2 Non-Exempt

Lab and Research Support

Full time

High School Diploma and two-years (2) experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job profile

Summary:

Performs intermediate to complex technical support, general lab maintenance, and lab operational support with some degree of independence to aid in research projects. Responsible for following lab safety standards.

The Biodesign Institute's Center for Personalized Diagnostics is seeking a Research Technician to support the Protein Array Core. This position performs high-throughput functional proteomics and multiplexed immunoassays using NAPPA (Nucleic Acid Programmable Protein Array) protein microarrays and MISPA (Multiplexed In-Solution Protein Array) platforms for internal and external investigators. The Research Technician maintains laboratory operations and sample inventories and contributes to the delivery of high-quality research services in a collaborative core facility environment.

$21.20 - $22.62 per hour; DOE

• Perform high-throughput functional proteomics and multiplexed immunoassays using NAPPA protein microarrays and MISPA in-solution protein assay platforms in support of internal and external investigators using established laboratory protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Prepare biological buffers, reagents, solutions, samples, and assay materials required for routine laboratory operations.
• Perform microarray printing operations according to established protocols and provide scheduled coverage by working periodic early morning or afternoon to evening laboratory shifts as required by printing schedules.
• Perform routine quality control procedures, including agarose gel electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, and other assay quality assessments to ensure data quality and reproducibility.
• Operate, maintain, and perform basic troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation used in functional proteomics, molecular biology, cell culture, and microarray workflows.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, sample inventories, quality control documentation, and electronic databases.
• Maintain inventories of biological specimens and research materials, including serum samples, bacterial glycerol stocks, purified DNA, and other laboratory resources.
• Perform routine laboratory maintenance, monitor laboratory supplies, and assist with equipment upkeep to support efficient core facility operations.
• Collaborate effectively with core facility personnel, faculty, researchers, students, and external users to provide high-quality research services and technical support.
• Assist with training students, staff, and laboratory users in core facility procedures and operation of laboratory equipment, as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Experience working in a biological research laboratory through employment, undergraduate research, internships, or other hands‑on laboratory experience.
• Experience with molecular biology, protein chemistry, cell culture, or immunoassay techniques.
• Experience operating or learning laboratory instrumentation and following established laboratory protocols.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail, including maintaining accurate laboratory records and sample inventories.
• Demonstrated ability to follow detailed written protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Familiarity with MS Office features such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Activities are performed in a laboratory and office environment requiring extended periods of standing, walking, and occasional sitting.
• Regular use of laboratory equipment, computers, and other scientific instrumentation…