Research Technician

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Laboratory & Life SciencesResearch Technician

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Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Laboratory & Life SciencesResearch Technician

BSD MED - Genetic Medicine - Wang Research Staff

The Wang Lab is an NIH-funded laboratory in the Section of Genetic Medicine focused on RNA-targeting early drug discovery for undruggable targets.

The Jingxin Wang’s lab within the Section of Genetic Medicine, Department of Medicine, an NIH-funded laboratory focused on RNA-targeting early drug discovery for undruggable targets, is seeking a full-time Research Technician.

Responsibilities

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→Perform routine RNA-seq library preparation on a biweekly basis.
→Maintain multiple mammalian and cell culture lines.
→Manage lab inventory and instrumentation.
→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.

Requirements

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Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field.

Relevant research experience.

Nice to Have

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Basic computer skills (including Microsoft Office).
Knowledge of research techniques and methods.
Ability to work with little direct oversight.
Ability to work within a larger research team.
Attention to detail.
Biochemistry lab skills (e.g., buffer preparation, pipetting, PCR).
Organizational and time-management skills.

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Salary

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Exempt

Pay Range

$50,000.00 - $70,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

What We Offer

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