Research Senior Technician - Physiology & Cell Biology

About the role

Research Senior Technician to assist and support scientific investigation to study as directed in the Department of Physiology and Cell Biology; independently conducts assigned experiments; performs a variety of molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques and procedures including PCR reactions, gel electrophoresis, assays, cell cultures and Northern and Western analysis; sorts and processes tissues; tests and evaluates current procedures; performs routine procedures on lab animals; records, consolidates and assists with analysis of research results; assists in evaluating validity of data obtained from experimental procedures; summarizes data for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts; prepares research progress reports; assists principal investigator with the preparation of publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts; conducts library research on requested topics through researching current literature; oversees and maintains accurate records of laboratory activities; assists with training of junior research staff, and undergraduate and graduate students in research methods and equipment operation; sets up and operates laboratory equipment; monitors research supply, including specimens, inventory and initiates procurement requests as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support scientific investigation as directed in the Department of Physiology and Cell Biology
• Independently conduct assigned experiments
• Perform a variety of molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques and procedures including PCR reactions, gel electrophoresis, assays, cell cultures and Northern and Western analysis
• Sort and process tissues
• Test and evaluate current procedures
• Perform routine procedures on lab animals
• Record, consolidate and assist with analysis of research results
• Assist in evaluating validity of data obtained from experimental procedures
• Summarize data for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts
• Prepare research progress reports
• Assist principal investigator with the preparation of publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts
• Conduct library research on requested topics through researching current literature
• Oversee and maintain accurate records of laboratory activities
• Assist with training of junior research staff, and undergraduate and graduate students in research methods and equipment operation
• Set up and operate laboratory equipment
• Monitor research supply, including specimens, inventory and initiate procurement requests as needed

Requirements

• Minimum Education Required: Bachelor's Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required; 4 years of relevant experience required with High School diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant experience required with Associate's Degree, or 0 years of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree
• Ability to translate, adapt and apply academic or practical knowledge in the conduct of biological/health science research is required