Research Technician

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We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Technician.

The Research Technician will support multidisciplinary laboratory research involving animal models, human biospecimens, molecular and cellular biology, organoid, ex vivo and in vitro model systems, and imaging-based studies. The position will involve substantial hands-on work with animal models, including mouse handling, mouse colony maintenance, in vivo imaging, and support of animal-based experiments, as well as human sample and biospecimen processing and management.

Laboratory responsibilities will also include tissue and cell culture, DNA, RNA and protein extraction, qPCR, gel electrophoresis, Western blotting, ELISA, and other molecular and protein-based assays.

The candidate should be highly motivated, organized, reliable, and able to work collaboratively with laboratory members while performing assigned responsibilities independently following appropriate training. The technician will also assist with research documentation, biospecimen databases, laboratory inventory, compliance, and general laboratory organization.

Perform basic and advanced laboratory duties and maintain accurate and organized experimental records. Participate regularly in animal research, including mouse handling, colony maintenance, in vivo animal imaging, and animal-based experiments. Assist with human sample collection, processing, organization, and biospecimen management, including isolation of PBMCs and lymphocytes from blood, sample banking and inventory, and associated documentation. Prepare single-cell samples for multi-omics sequencing and assist with isolation and culture of microbes.

Perform tissue and cell culture, DNA/RNA/protein extraction, qPCR, gel electrophoresis, Western blotting, ELISA, and other molecular and cellular assays. The technician may also support organoid and ex vivo/in vitro model systems. Additional specialized experimental procedures may be performed following appropriate training.

Assist with collection, organization, and basic analysis of experimental data and preparation of data for presentations, posters, and manuscripts. Participate in laboratory meetings and perform other research-related duties as required. Assist with maintaining research documentation and compliance related to IACUC animal research and human subjects/IRB protocols, and maintain REDCap or other research databases for biospecimens and study data.

Recognize problems as they occur and apply appropriate laboratory policies and procedures to determine or recommend solutions. Seek guidance, when necessary, ask appropriate questions, and use relevant resources to ensure accuracy and reproducibility.

Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with investigators, laboratory members, research staff, and other institutional personnel. Communicate experimental needs, problems, and relevant information in a timely manner. Maintain confidentiality of research and human biospecimen information. Effective oral and written communication skills are required.

Assist with implementation and optimization of experimental procedures and research protocols. Participate in implementing approved modifications to existing procedures and maintain current technical knowledge relevant to ongoing research.

The position supports multidisciplinary and translational research programs spanning retinal degeneration and ocular disease, neuroscience, gut microbiome…