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Research Lab Tech I
Job Number: 2017-28951
Category: Research
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non Exempt
Business Unit: SCHOOL
Department: School - Molecular Medicine - W400900
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Grade: 14
Union Code: Union Position-W28-SHARE
Num. Openings: 2
Post Date: May 1, 2017

Overview:

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Laboratory Technician I, performs a variety of specimen preparatory techniques, dry lab data collection, and routine laboratory maintenance.

 

The major goal of the Greer laboratory is to address the fundamental question of how animals respond appropriately to sensory stimuli and to understand how these processes are disrupted in human neurological disorders. How does a person know to run away from a fire, or a mouse know that it should steer clear of a cat?  We use the olfactory system of model organisms that sense and interpret a vast array of stimuli before relaying this information to higher brain regions, generating behavioral responses.  We are further interested in understanding how these types of processes are disrupted, focusing our efforts on Alzheimer’s Disease (AD).  Based on some intriguing initial observations, we are hopeful that our efforts will increase understanding and provide new therapeutic strategies for treatment. 

 

Responsibilities:

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform a variety of laboratory experiments using both routine and special techniques and methods
  • Assist in more complex laboratory tasks
  • Collect, analyze, and process laboratory samples
  • Record results, organize data, and perform basic computations
  • Maintain laboratory supplies and equipment
  • Comply with all safety and infection control standards
  • Perform other duties as required.

 

 

Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

  • Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or equivalent 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 supervision of the Principal Investigator or designee

 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: 

None

 

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

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

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