• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building: Hammer Health Science Center
• Salary Range: $53,394.17- $53,394.17

Position Summary

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct molecular biology and biochemistry experiments related to ongoing projects, with guidance from the PI and senior researchers. 
• Participate in a research project focused on transposon biology and genome engineering, including experimental planning, execution, and data analysis. 
• Assist in establishing laboratory infrastructure, including the setup of equipment and organization of shared workspaces. 
• Coordinate purchasing, inventory, and ordering of reagents, consumables, and lab supplies. 
• Help manage equipment installation, maintenance, and vendor interactions. 
• Prepare reagents, maintain stocks, and support day-to-day lab operations and cleanliness. 
• Assist with record keeping, safety documentation, and compliance with institutional guidelines. 
• Attend and contribute to lab meetings and collaborate with other lab members to support the broader research goals of the group. 
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, physics, or related science or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with molecular cloning, protein expression, or basic cell culture. 
• Experience with lab operations or lab management (even as an undergraduate assistant). 
• Interest in genome biology, chromatin, transposons, or structural biology. 

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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