Senior Research Lab Technologist

About the role

The employee will work independently to conduct experiments as jointly designed by the technologist, the Research Fellow, and/or the Lab Manager. This position requires expertise in melanocyte biology, tissue and cell culture aseptic techniques, and strong experience in molecular biology and mouse models.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the technical aspects of experiments in the lab.
• Troubleshoot and develop modifications of existing assay techniques, experimental protocols, or new procedures as necessary.
• Establish and work with primary human melanocytes, melanoma cell lines, and iPSC (induced pluripotent stem cells) to test hypotheses.
• Maintain a bank of primary human melanocytes and iPSC.
• Use specialized equipment such as Nanozoomer, Nikon Confocal microscope, microtome, Qiaxcel, Qiacube, tissue embedder, Nanodrop, Qubit, Azure C600 Imager, and Victor plate readers.
• Aid the lab manager with maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment as well as the training of new users.
• Maintain and organize chemical inventory, antibody, and cell databases.
• Breed and maintain the core mouse colony.
• Manage and organize mouse colony data in web-based software, assist with initial setup for the accounts of other lab members, and train lab members to use the software.
• Receive, distribute, and log supplies received in the laboratory.
• Record results in a clear, detailed, and well-organized manner.
• Critically analyze data and prepare verbal and written summaries of work for lab meetings.
• Assist with organizing materials for publications or presentations.
• Train new graduate students, fellows, technicians, and summer students, in coordination with the Lab Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study required.
• Experience in molecular biology, immunohistochemistry, mammalian cell culture, and mouse colony management is required.
• Must be reliable, well-organized, and have good log-keeping abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in lieu of a degree can be accepted.
• 3-5 years of directly related and progressively more responsible experience required.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Initiative and ability to work independently.
• Highly reliable and organized.
• Ability to work in a group environment and assist with multiple research projects.
• Analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interpret and accept data results.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and set deadlines.
• Understanding of theory behind tests and procedures.

Additional Job Details

• Remote Type: Onsite
• Work Location: 149 Thirteenth Street Building 149
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Employee Type: Regular
• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$53,851.00 - $82,014.40/Annual

Grade

6

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