About this role
Market Range: 05 Hiring Salary: $19.10/Hourly THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028 Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), the Research Technician 2 performs research in molecular and cell biology in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
• Performs biomedical research tasks. • Makes a variety of constructs (including Cas9/CRISPR knockouts, mutant signaling components). • Conducts experiments to satisfy research objectives. • Grows glioma cancer cells and tests them for their sensitivity to radiation and DNA imaging agents. • Evaluates effects on various properties of cancer cells in vitro and in vivo • Communicates with the PI effectively and timely regularly to determine the needs of the laboratory. • Orders all laboratory supplies. • Maintains the lab records of research activities. • Performs other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) EXPERIENCE: OR a combination of college coursework and work experience to equal four (4) years. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Excellent organizational and communication skills. • Attention to detail for record keeping. • Ability to perform general techniques on the molecular and cellular level. WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work weekends and evenings.