Research Technician - Cellular Immunotherapy

About the role

The Research Technician will assist scientists in performing scientific research, development, and/or clinical tasks of varying complexity. They will assist in the set up, operation, and maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, make observations, and calculate and record results.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain and troubleshoot equipment
• Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas and may be responsible for ordering of supplies
• Collaborates with Purchasing and may be responsible for negotiating with vendors
• Conduct standardized biological, microbiological or biochemical tests and laboratory analyses, including the collection of information and samples from organic substances, such as blood, drugs, and animals
• Isolate, identify and prepare specimens for examination
• Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings, including grant preparation and presentations, and look for opportunities to co-author publications
• May be expected to participate in formal and informational presentations of results to staff
• Maintain detailed notebook of all work-related activities
• Maintain compliance with Environmental Health and Safety information as well as the standard operation procedures specific to each laboratory

Requirements

• Knowledge of information and techniques related to either biology, chemistry, or medicine is preferred
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks
• Ability to work within a team environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in biology or chemistry
• No prior professional experience necessary

Skills

• Uses computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology applications to perform work duties
• Uses knowledge of standard operating procedures to perform work duties
• Uses analytical skills to solve problems

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$47,500.00 - $51,300.00

Schedule

Not specified