University of Massachusetts Medical School - Research Lab Tech II

Created by Jonathan Knight
Nov 27, 2018
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Company Name:  University of Massachusetts Medical School

Job Title:               Research Lab Tech II

Start Date:            11/27/2018

Stop Date:              03/28/2019

 

 

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the direct supervision of a Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Lab Tech II performs and interprets routine and highly complex experiments.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Performs a variety of laboratory experiments using both routine and special techniques and methods
  • May assist in the training of others
  • Provides input to improve current procedures, protocols, and/or methods
  • Writes standard operating procedures, schedules work, orders supplies, and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies, reagents, etc.
  • Prepares laboratory reagents, buffers, and media
  • Records results, organizes data and performs computations
  • Performs duties independently; requiring action and judgment to solve commonly encountered problems
  • Complies with all safety and infection control standards appropriate to this position
  • Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in a Biological Science or equivalent experience
  • 1 year of related experience
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
  • Ability to perform duties independently
  • Judgment and action skills required to solve commonly encountered problems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Required:

  • Experience with zebrafish husbandry.
  • Experience with zebrafish embryo microinjection

Experience Desired (not required):

  • Basic molecular biology techniques (PCR, Restriction Enzyme mediated cloning, Gel electrophoresis, Qiagen DNA miniprep).
  • Bacteria Strain preparation and handling (competent cell preparation and agar plate preparation).

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Under the direct supervision of a Principal Investigator or designee

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Wet chemistry laboratory, and may require appropriate contact with biohazards, radionuclides, toxins, animals, and human specimens.

 



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