Research Technician - Nettles Lab

Job Description

The Nettles lab is looking for a research technician to study the role of estrogen and growth factor signaling in breast cancer. Candidates with backgrounds in tissue culture, molecular biology, and fluorescent microscopy will be given preference. The successful applicant will be expected to work under general supervision, independently and in collaboration with others; perform research for projects and provide interpretation and initial analysis of results; investigate, troubleshoot and modify methods and procedures; assist in designing experiments; perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Designing and setting up experiments for studying protein expression with fluorescent microscopy.
• Designing and setting up assays such as Western Blots for quantifying proteins in various solutions, tissue culture supernatant, and/or biological specimens.
• Thawing, cryopreserving, and maintaining immortalized cell lines in culture.
• Analyzing and interpreting data, including graphing results using various software's, preparing reports, and presenting results through slides and/or written reports.
• Preparing/receiving/sending shipments containing biological specimens.
• Placing orders, including negotiating with vendors, editing quotes, and preparing an inventory of items received.
• Checking the status of equipment around the lab.
• Bookkeeping, including recording the details and results of experiments on lab notebooks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in appropriate area of specialization or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with tissue culture is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. in Biology/Microbiology/Biochemistry or related field is preferred.
• Excellent organizational, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot experiments.
• Keep accurate records and follow protocol instructions with great attention to detail.
• Experience with biochemistry assays (e.g., Western blot, protein expression and purification) is highly desirable.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. Please provide names and email addresses of three to five references as part of the application process. When ready, the hiring department will contact the listed references via email requesting their reference letters to be uploaded directly to the application website. This position is eligible for veterans’ preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See the Qualified Positions link on our applicant FAQs page for a list of eligible positions. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This is a time-limited position.

Health Assessment Required

Yes.