Research Technician - Cieri Lab

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 setup, 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 information presentations of results to staff
• Participate in grant application process and manuscript preparation as required
• Maintains detailed notebook of all work-related activities
• Makes sure laboratory work complies with Environmental Health and Safety information as well as the standard operation procedures specific to each laboratory
• Keeps up-to-date with relevant literature and research publications
• Might be responsible for developing, modifying, and improving standard operating procedures
• Uses computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology applications to perform work duties
• Might be responsible for designing and executing advanced experiments and setting strategy
• Might be responsible for examining animals and specimens to detect the presence of disease or other problems
• Might be responsible for monitoring laboratory budgets

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• The position requires a bachelor’s degree, preferably in biology or chemistry, with no prior professional experience necessary. Candidates will learn and apply technical principles, processes, and concepts, use institutional policies to address routine issues, and work on problems of limited scope. The role involves following standard practices to analyze situations or data and building stable internal working relationships.

Skills

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

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$47,500.00 - $51,300.00 per year

Schedule

Onsite: 100% onsite