Research Technologist 2, Pulmonary

Department:

MED-Pulmonary Salary/Grade:

NEX/11

Job Summary Conducts experimental research lab work and/or assists in design of one or more specific phase(s) of entire project(s). May complete mathematical calculations, and/or computer tasks and/or assist in judging validity of data. Follows appropriate protocols, policies, procedures, regulations, Good Clinical and Good Laboratory Practices.

Specific Responsibilities

Following protocols, designs, sets-up and conducts basic experiments.

Analyzes and troubleshoots protocols and data obtained from individual experiments and recommends alternatives and suggestions to improve processes, validity and/or accuracy.

Using a fully functioning level of skill, completes the following activities

Molecular Biology:

DNA, RNA, Protein isolation, purification and expression

Southern, Northern, Western blotting

PCR, RT-PCR

Plasmid preparation

Cloning, mapping and sequencing of DNA

Recombinant virus production and purification

Cellular Biology:

Cell culture, cell isolation

Functional studies

Transfection

Histology:

Tissue fixation/processing: embedding, preparation of blocks and sectioning, staining

Immunohistochemistry

Microscopy

Immunology:

Flow cytometry

ELISA, Elispot assay

Cytokine assay

Antibody production and purification

Animal:

Husbandry

Breeding and screening transgenic mice

Dissections

Blood collection

Surgical procedures

Database management of colony

Administration:

Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting & entering data.

Manipulates, interprets &/or presents results.

Prepares charts & graphs for presentations & publications.

Performs scientific literature searches in support of research.

Completes portions of grant applications, manuscripts & publications.

Finance:

Tracks & summarizes lab supply expenses.

Verifies accuracy of invoices.

Orders &/or maintains inventory of reagent, mice &/or lab supplies.

Supervises:

Trains students.

Miscellaneous

Performed other duties

Minimum Qualifications

Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a scientific major or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.

Minimum Competencies

Demonstrated laboratory experience;

Demonstrated ability to follow detailed instructions as required by research protocols;

Demonstrated computer skills, including spreadsheets and basic computations;

Attention to detail and accurate record keeping;

Ability to work independently and in a team environment;

Manual dexterity.

Target hiring range for this position will be between $19.89 - 27.97 per hour. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits:

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