Research Technologist

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This position is specifically catered to those candidates with strong experience in molecular biology (DNA RNA and protein). Viral vector biology and production experience highly desired but not required. Moreover experience with small preclinical models is desired; including preclinical model behavior and histological analyses including immunohistochemistry and microscopy. Skills needed include data generation careful record keeping writing up laboratory procedures and conduct basic experiments to test new hypotheses. The candidate is also expected to assist in creating reports for grant proposals and presentation/publication. As well as to participate in general duties of lab operations such as inventory keeping preparation of stock reagents glassware. Active participation in lab meetings and journal clubs and other lab events is required.

Desired Skills: Maintain written records of research effort. Prepare data for results analyses. Perform molecular biology techniques including RNA quantification PCR protein and nucleic acid separation and purification as well as nucleic acids: protein interaction assays. Perform nucleic acid bacterial cloning techniques including ligations transformations and transfections. Familiarity with viral vectors is a plus. Subcellular fractionation and organelle analysis. Perform biochemical extractions enzyme assays antibody use and immunocytochemistry. Assist in preparing reports.

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences required with 2-3 years of experience working professionally in a basic science laboratory required.

Four (4) years of prior experience in a research, clinical, or other scientific environment preferred.