• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: 47,692.59

Position Summary

The Lab Technician A will contribute to the research mission of the laboratory by supporting studies focused on the dynamic regulation of cell signaling, cell-cycle progression, and adaptive cellular responses in normal and disease contexts. The lab uses an interdisciplinary approach that integrates quantitative microscopy, live-cell imaging, molecular and cellular biology, computational analysis, and cancer model systems to investigate how signaling dynamics govern cell fate and how these processes are altered in response to stress, perturbation, and therapy.

The successful candidate will assist with a range of research activities, including experimental studies, data collection, image- and data-analysis workflows, documentation, and general laboratory operations. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative and intellectually rigorous research environment, gain exposure to modern quantitative and computational approaches in biomedical research, and contribute to projects with both fundamental and translational significance.

Responsibilities

• Essential Functions

  • Preparing materials for and assisting in experiments
  • Performing simple experiments according to written protocols
  • Ordering and maintaining laboratory or clinical supplies
  • Maintaining lab notebook or records related to task
  • Assisting in the collection of blood samples, radioactive materials and wastes
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of college or a completed A.A. program with an emphasis on chemistry, biology, physics, or related science or equivalent in education, training and experience.
• One year of related experience, or equivalent in education, training and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work and keep records in an orderly manner.
• Familiarity with chemistry, biology or physics techniques.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques in molecular, cellular, or quantitative biology.
• Experience with microscopy, image analysis, computational analysis, or data visualization preferred.
• Exposure to programming or analysis tools such as R, Python, ImageJ, MATLAB, or similar platforms is desirable.
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain accurate research records.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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