Pay Range: $17.74 per hour or higher depending on experience
FTE: 1.0
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position Summary: Performs research activities and analysis, recording observations and measurements, and reports results. Participates in analyzing and preparing results for publication. Works under general supervision. Duties may include:
Preparing standard solutions for calibration and analyses
Interpreting test results and comparing with determined standards and limits
Collecting laboratory or field data
Conducting research and analysis of scientific data
Participating in research design discussions
Performing literature reviews
Preparing reports
Comparing data and historical records for trend verification
Developing reference files, comparison charts, and graphs on research data
Assisting with site inspections and field oversight
Having little or no supervisory responsibilities
Other duties as assigned
Growing and maintaining yeast and bacterial cultures
Ordering and maintaining laboratory supplies and consumables from PI's budgets
Using aseptic technique, DNA preparation and manipulation, protein purification and knowledge of safe working practices
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related field
Following pre-established procedures or protocols
Collecting and Reviewing Scientific Data
Keeping complete and accurate records
Working in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related field
Two years of research experience
Experience with molecular biology procedures (including PCR, qRT-PCR, bacterial transformation and culture, plasmid purification, cloning)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with protein purification or protein mutagenesis
Experience with protein techniques, such as SDS-PAGE gels, immunoblots, immunoprecitation
Experience with research lab operations and organization
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Required Licensures, Certifications or other
Posting Number: SP003716P
Posting Date: 12/09/2022
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions: Open until filled with first review date of May 15, 2023. Please address how you meet each required qualification and any of the preferred qualifications in the Letter of Qualification.
Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
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