Research Technologist 3

Research Lab Scientist

Target hiring range for this position will be between $48,256 - $69,181 per year. 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.

Participates in design and execution of research lab projects. Conducts experimental tests and procedures and processes and analyzes data. Reviews and revises existing research methodologies and may develop new methodologies, mathematical and/or computer models for predicting data. May ensure overall lab compliance with all associated rules and regulations.

Following overall research objectives, independently designs, plans, conducts and troubleshoots experiments. Evaluates protocols and data obtained from groups of experiments and recommends changes to processes, procedures and techniques to improve quality and validity of results based upon overall project objectives. Using an advanced 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 Observes experiments, collects, records, summarizes, analyzes and interprets research data. Collates relevant mathematical results. Prepares complex tables reflecting relationships of multiple tests. Draws scientific conclusions. Writes portions of grant applications. Co-authors scientific papers.

Negotiates purchases with vendors. Maintains and updates portions of grant budgets. Tracks and summarizes lab supply expenses. Verifies accuracy of invoices. Orders and/or maintains inventory of reagents, mice and/or lab supplies. Trains and directs other lab EEs and/or students in research techniques and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances) BS in a basic science and 3 years experience; or 5 years practical lab/bench experience; or an MS in a basic science and 1 year experience is required.