Department: MED-Neurology
Salary/Grade: NEX/9

Target hiring range for this position will be between $16.55-$20.69 per hour. 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.

Job Summary:

Conducts tests & procedures. Sets up & operates equipment. Records observations & measurements & collects & compiles data in a research lab. Requires a practical understanding of a limited number of standard scientific techniques.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Follows pre-defined protocols, policies, procedure, regulations, Good Clinical and Good Laboratory Practices and conducts standard and repetitive experiments and completes basic trouble-shooting techniques.
• Sets-up, operates and maintains standard lab equipment.

Molecular Biology:

• DNA, RNA, Protein isolation, purification, and expression
• analysis, 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, dotblot assay
• Cytokine assay
• Antibody production and purification

Animal:

• Husbandry
• Breeding and screening transgenic and knocking/knockout mice
• Perfusions
• Dissections
• Blood collection
• Surgical procedures
• Database management of colony

Other (please specify):

• Records test results and may maintain databases, including preparing charts, graphs, and other presentation materials or for publications
• Completes standard and routine clerical duties such as copying, filing, data entry, word processing, etc.
• Maintains inventory of reagents, mice and lab supplies
• Order supplies
• Completes other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)

• HS diploma and some basic science courses are required.

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Working knowledge of computers and software (Microsoft Word, Excel), basic statistics, ability to work independently; strong organizational skills and multitasking will be required,

Preferred Qualifications: (Education and experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field
• Previous experience working in a research lab setting is essential

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Strong communication and organization skills

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