Research Technician- Johnson Lab

Duties and Responsibilities

• Run experiments/assays, analyze data, and record results.
• Read and follow experimental protocols.
• Compile and communicate results to supervisor.
• Maintain and transfer bacterial and mammalian cell cultures.
• Follow University safety protocols.
• Perform calculations involving molarity, % solutions, and serial dilutions.
• Maintain mouse colonies.
• Prepare and operate equipment in experimental procedures under supervision.
• Maintain and operate equipment according to manufacturer and university guidelines.
• Ensure laboratory is prepared for experiments:
• Place orders for equipment and supplies.
• Maintain sterile conditions as required.
• Prepare reagents.
• Clean equipment, defrost freezers/refrigerators.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and neatness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field is required.
• Some laboratory experience is desirable (but not required).
• Experience with bacterial cell culture and microbiological techniques is desirable (but not required).
• Experience with bioinformatics (e.g., DNA sequence analyses, etc.) is desirable (but not required).

Supervisory Relationships

This position does not have supervisory responsibility; this position reports administratively to the departmental Administrative Manager and functionally to Dr. Carl Johnson.