Research Technologist I - Department of Pediatrics and Department of Physiology

About the role

Under general supervision provide support for department research through projects, maintenance and communication of data, and execution of laboratory experiments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out experimental designs for sponsored research projects, and perform routine experiments.
• Record and compile accurate records and communicate summaries of experimental results.
• Assist with the evaluation, interpretation and assessment of experimental data and quality control of assays.
• Participate in meetings with principal investigator and research staff and evaluate/interpret the validity of data as needed.
• Carry out assigned duties for ordering and maintaining supply of inventories.
• Operate, calibrate and perform routine maintenance on specialized equipment used in research.
• Prepare media and maintain cells by various culturing techniques.
• Oversee daily lab operation in the absence of the supervisor or Principal Investigator.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management.
• Data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum Required Experience: No experience required

Physical Requirements

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.