Research Technologist I

Purpose

Under general supervision provide support for department research through projects, maintenance and communication of data, and execution of laboratory experiments.

Primary Functions

• Prepare media and maintain cells by various culturing techniques.

• Assist in preparation of laboratory stocks including protein expression constructs, buffers, gels and other common reagents or supplies.

• Carry out recombinant protein purification from bacteria, insect cells or mammalian cells and assess product purity using analytical methods including SDS-PAGE, HPLC, MS and NMR.

• Carry out routine molecular biology techniques such as polymerase chain reaction, bacterial transduction, and transfection of cell lines.

• Carry out experimental designs for sponsored research projects and perform routine experiments.

• Record and compile accurate records and communicate summaries of experimental results.

• Assist with the evaluation, interpretation and assessment of experimental data and quality control of assays.

• Participate in meetings with principal investigator and research staff and evaluate/interpret the validity of data as needed.

• Prepare technical reports, write and maintain laboratory protocols, and prepare and maintain safety manuals and other laboratory documentation.

• Assist the Principal Investigator with the dissemination of laboratory information via email or web-based communication.

• Carry out assigned duties for ordering and maintaining supply of inventories.

• Operate, calibrate, and perform routine maintenance on specialized equipment used in research including automated and robotic instrumentation.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management.

Data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills
 

Position Requirements:
 

Specifications

Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on equivalent basis

Minimum Required Education:               Bachelor’s degree

Minimum Required Experience:              No experience required