SEARCH CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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.

This position is to support research projects in the Xue laboratory in the RNA Therapeutics Institute.  The Xue lab studies cancer genes by exploring various small RNA tools to functionally dissect cancer mutations in mouse models of liver cancer and lung cancer.  They are using the CRISPR/Cas system in vivo to build new cancer models by directly targeting tumor suppressor genes or inducing gain-of-function mutations of oncogenes in somatic cells. This presents a new avenue for rapid development of cancer models, functional genomics and proof-of-concept disease gene repair.

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.

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of and experience with molecular biology techniques and cell culture.

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, radionucleotides, toxins, animals, and human specimens.