RESEARCH TECHNICIAN II

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Grant/sponsor funded [50% or more external]
Occupational Summary:

The Center for Infectious Disease Diagnostics and Innovation (CIDDI) is seeking a Research Technician II to assist our team in conducting a variety of investigations in the planning, development and implementation of experimental procedures within the overall scope of research projects.

Job description – Research Tech II, CIDDI Lab

Perform molecular and biological procedures.

Work closely with clinical research staff in the collections, handling, processing, and inventory management of clinical research biospecimens.

Maintain barcode-based chain-of-custody tracking and electronic inventory management of clinical samples and derivatives for current and future research uses.

Maintain a current and well-detailed laboratory notebook and data management plan for all experiments.

Assist with general lab tasks such as media presentation, restocking of lab supplies, preparation of buffers and solutions, and other basic tasks.

Review lab methods and protocols, scientific journals, abstracts and other literature for information applicable to research experiments

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Minimum Experience & Skills Required:

Work requires a bachelor’s degree in biology, zoology, chemistry or other science related scientific field. Basic knowledge and skills in molecular laboratory techniques are strongly desired, along with excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills.

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