Lab Technician

Job Summary

Dr. Sankar Swaminathan’s lab is looking for a highly motivated individual interested in contributing to basic biomedical research in herpesvirology research. The successful applicant will possess skills in molecular biology, cloning, PCR and cell culture.

Responsibilities

• Assists with experiments and performs technical procedures in a research laboratory under minimal supervision by applying standard scientific techniques and analytical principles.
• Cleans, disinfects, and maintains equipment.
• Affords assistance with receipt and inspection of reagents, and ordering and stocking of materials and equipment.
• Convenes with senior laboratory personnel regarding the procedures and techniques to be followed in conducting research and recommends modifications as needed.
• Performs specialized tests and procedures using complex equipment.
• Procures supplies and materials needed for laboratory research.
• Conducts literature reviews to obtain abstracts and information to be utilized in research.
• Makes statistical calculations, analyzes data and prepares reports summarizing results.
• May supervise the care of research animals; perform minor animal surgery or collect animal tissues and specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Orders supplies and experimental materials needed to conduct research.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or other scientific disciplines in a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required;
• Knowledge of complex laboratory techniques, equipment, terminology, materials and substances;
• Skilled in the use of laboratory equipment;
• Ability to create and analyze statistical calculations and prepare reports;
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills;
• OSHA training and certification in animal care and use or the willingness to complete the certification may be required by some departments.

Qualifications

• The ideal applicant will possess a bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry or a related field and have previous laboratory employment including hands-on, in-depth knowledge of most of the following techniques: cell culture, DNA and RNA extraction, real-time PCR , western blots, aseptic technique, and cloning.
• Extremely attentive to detail and high level of organization.

Skills

• Previous work experience in a laboratory is desired.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to communicate accurately and concisely.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Pay range: $12.02 to $21.63 per hour.

Schedule

Full Time.