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Responsibilities
- Responsible for assisting in experiments and data generation in measuring cell-cell contact using proximity ligation analysis, to understanding the connectivity of individual cell types in tissues and organoids.
- Helps develop, design, and conduct research projects according to plan including collecting, analyzing, and maintaining data and/or specimens.
- Under general supervision of principal investigator, supervise and/or assist with the complex technical duties in a laboratory doing non-clinical as well as clinical research.
- Carries small independent projects as well as basic bench-level experiments and techniques and/or computational work.
- Documents compiles and assists with interpreting experimental data and adjusting experimental protocols, including drafting presentations or reports stemming from scientific contributions in the laboratory.
- Reports data to supervisor and team, attends team meetings to share results, plan projects and experiments, and ensures that projects support current team goals.
- Transcribes and records data, contributing to data interpretation and analysis.
- Assists with training newer, less-experienced lab personnel to become proficient with routine procedures and protocols.
- Assists in maintaining and organizing lab space and inventory of laboratory supplies (ex maintains stock of reagents).
- Interacts with vendors to address equipment, reagent, or supply solutions, including working with all levels of staff to assist in evaluating new equipment.
- Complies with institution, state and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
- Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
- Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.---
Work Experience:
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to the research being conducted (EXAMPLES: B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, or related fields).
Experience:
- A minimum of two years of significant relevant research experience.
- A minimum of one year of supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency in techniques across multiple fields, including molecular and cellular biology (DNA/RNA isolation, PCRs, gene expression, protein blotting, cell culture, etc)
- Experience working in higher education, academic or industrial research environment.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Familiarity with common computer programs and standard laboratory equipment.
- Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.
- Knowledge and experimental skills of relevant scientific field.
Preferred Competencies
- Demonstrated problem-solving, organization, analytical, and coordination skills including attention to detail.
- Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend scientific and technical literature, and methods to stay abreast of developments in the field.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team and interact with a diverse workforce.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple, concurrent tasks within deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to prioritize urgent tasks while ensuring established deadlines are met.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changes in workflow and procedures.
Working Conditions
- Laboratory environment
Application Documents
- Resume (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
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Pay Frequency
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Benefits Eligible
Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
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