Junior Research Technician

About the role

The job provides basic technical support activities related to scientific research projects. It complies with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates. It assists in drafting presentations on research findings.

Responsibilities

• Processing of whole blood into components (plasma, serum and DNA).
• Isolation peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC).
• Aliquoting of fecal samples.
• Assisting in processing of human tissue samples.
• Using an electronic inventory management system to track sample custody and long-term storage locations in the HTRC Freezer Farm.
• Communicating with Clinical Research Coordinators and investigators regarding sample handling and timelines, and maintaining adequate laboratory supplies.
• Accessing -80C and liquid nitrogen (-196C) freezers and dry ice chest with appropriate PPE to retrieve and store biospecimens.
• Maintaining adequate stock of supplies.
• This job provides technical and administrative support in a laboratory environment performing basic laboratory techniques, research and analysis under direction.
• Collects and enters data. Assists in analysis of data and with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
• Knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Qualifications

• College/University Degree in related field strongly preferred.
• Experience using centrifuges strongly preferred.
• Experience with DNA extraction strongly preferred.
• Experience with PBMC isolation strongly preferred.
• Experience working with human biospecimens strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Windows-based operating systems and common software programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Web-based applications strongly preferred.

Skills

• Multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail, responsible, and professional.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels and from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible Yes