Research Senior Technician

About This Role

This Research Senior Technician position supports scientific investigations into neuron-glia interactions and neurological diseases within the Department of Biological Chemistry and Pharmacology, conducting experiments, processing samples, and assisting with data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support scientific investigation to study neuron-glia interactions and related neurological diseases
• Independently conduct assigned experiments
• Perform a variety of molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques including PCR, cloning, gel electrophoresis, assays, cell cultures, and Western blot analysis
• Sort and process tissue and blood samples
• Test and evaluate current procedures
• Perform routine procedures on lab animals
• Utilize various imaging techniques
• Record, consolidate, and assist with analysis of research results
• Assist in evaluating validity of data obtained from experimental procedures
• Summarize data for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts
• Prepare research progress reports
• Assist principal investigator with the preparation of publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts
• Conduct library research on requested topics by researching current literature
• Oversee and maintain accurate records of laboratory activities
• Assist with training of junior research staff, and undergraduate and graduate students in research methods and equipment operation
• Set up and operate laboratory equipment
• Monitor research supply, including specimens, inventory and initiate procurement requests

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
• Ability to translate, adapt and apply academic or practical knowledge in the conduct of biological/health science research

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0 years of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree; 2 years of relevant experience required with Associate's Degree; 4 years of relevant experience required with High School diploma or GED.