Research Technician (Fazzari Lab)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing and expanding GC-MS and HPLC-MS analysis of biological fluids and tissues.
• Manage and maintain rodent colonies and conduct animal experiments.
• Perform independent laboratory experiments, including developing experimental procedures and preparing reagents and specimens.
• Maintain tissue cultures and perform a variety of cell-based assays.
• Manage lab inventory and supply ordering.
• Analyze experimental data, prepare lab reports, and contribute to publications.
• Mentor student worker employees, support the development of their technical expertise and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Candidates must master GC-MS and HPLC-MS analysis and have experience working with animals.
• Candidates must hold a B.S. or B.A. in a biology/biochemistry-related field and demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of rodent colony management, cell biology, signal transduction, and pharmacology.

Location

This is a full-time, in-person position. The role requires regular attendance and participation in on-site meetings.

Essential Functions

• Computer work: walking from place to place; standing and sitting to perform essential tasks.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Physical Effort: Lifting and stacking of boxes of supplies, standing for extended periods required to fulfill workload. Light - Maximum lifting of up to 20 lbs. With frequent lifting/carrying of up to 10 lbs. or a negligible amount; significant walking or standing may be required or may involve sitting with a degree of pushing and pulling.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement

On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.