Research Technician

• →Assists with animal and mass spectrometry experiments.
• →Records findings/results.
• →Maintains laboratory notebook.
• →Helps with lab maintenance, ordering of supplies, stocking shelves, and clean-up.
• →Performs basic lab technique, such as making of buffers, pipetting, immunoblots, PCR, and microscopy. Performs experiments for specific projects.
• →Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
• →Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• →Performs other related work as needed.

• Bachelor's degree.

• Previous research experience.

• Excellent communication skills, orally and written.
• Create and deliver presentations.
• Develop and manage interpersonal relationships.
• Maintain a high level of alertness.
• Multi-task successfully.
• Prioritize work appropriately and meet deadlines.
• Work autonomously, effectively, and collegially.

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

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Pay Range

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