Research Senior Technician

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Job Title:
Research Senior Technician

Department:
Arts and Sciences | Chemistry and Biochemistry Administration

The Research Senior Technician will make common buffers, maintain insect and human cell lines, clone genes into plasmids, purifies plasmids and bacmids, over-expresses recombinant proteins in E. coli, insect cells and human cell lines, purifies recombinant proteins using FPLC system, transcribes RNAs in vitro, extracts RNAs, performs qRT-PCR, quantifies mRNA levels by Dual-Luciferase Reporter assay, and prepares samples for structural biology. The Research Senior Technician will record the experimental work on the lab notebook; order the reagents and items through Workday; organize the lab supplies; cleans the FPLC; cell homogenizer and other lab equipment; updates the reagent excel spreadsheets; read literature and papers relevant to the research; other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry or molecular biology in a biological/health sciences related field or equivalent experience.

• Relevant experience as demonstrated by one of the following:
  • No prior experience required with a Bachelor's degree
  • Two (2) years of relevant experience with an Associate's degree
  • Four (4) years of relevant experience with a High School diploma

Desired: Expertise in cell biology, especially gene transfections in human cell line and immunoprecipitation of the proteins; and experience in protein purification. The candidate must have clear oral and written communication skills in English and the desire to work as part of a highly motivated team. 3-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Additional Information:

The Department of Chemistry/Biochemistry, within the College of Arts and Sciences, seeks a Research Senior Technician to join our team. The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. The College hosts 81 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field.

The target hiring range for this position is $19.28 - $25.19 per hour. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, the unit's available budget and the individual's qualifications.

Location:
Riffe Building (0266)

Position Type:
Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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