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GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:   

Under the direct supervision of a Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Lab Tech II performs and interprets routine and highly complex experiments.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Performs a variety of laboratory experiments using both routine and special techniques and methods
• May assist in the training of others
• Provides input to improve current procedures, protocols, and/or methods
• Writes standard operating procedures, schedules work, orders supplies, and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies, reagents, etc.
• Prepares laboratory reagents, buffers, and media
• Records results, organizes data and performs computations
• Performs duties independently; requiring action and judgment to solve commonly encountered problems
• Complies with all safety and infection control standards appropriate to this position
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in a Biological Science or equivalent experience
• 1 year of related experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Ability to perform duties independently
• Judgment and action skills required to solve commonly encountered problems

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Under the direct supervision of a Principal Investigator or designee

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: 

None

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Wet chemistry laboratory, and may require appropriate contact with biohazards, radionucleotides, toxins, animals, and human specimens.