Research Laboratory Technician-Associate

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor mouse colonies, including weaning, tagging, and genotyping.
• Auxiliary with mouse-related experiments, such as injections, behavioral and metabolic testing, and tissue dissection.
• Isolate RNA and protein from tissues or cultured cells.
• Perform molecular analyses, including qPCR and Western blotting, to assess gene and protein expression.
• Set up equipment and materials for experimental procedures or instructional activities.
• Prepare stock solutions and reagents as needed.
• Accurately document experimental procedures, results, and data using Excel or other software.
• Organize experimental data for analysis and reporting.
• Maintain laboratory organization, including ordering supplies and managing chemical inventory.
• Assist in preparing figures, reports, and presentations for publications and meetings.
• Conduct literature searches and organize reference materials.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Hands-on lab experience and animal handling experience.
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneDrive.
• Capable of prioritizing tasks to meet goals and ensure product quality.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Reliable, accurate, detail-oriented, and able to work collaboratively with others.