• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $53,394.17 - $53,394.17 Annual

Position Summary

A Technician B is needed to provide general research support in a lab focused on translational biology, specifically focusing on cardiometabolic traits such as lipid metabolism, atherosclerosis, and metabolic syndrome. The research in the lab will span standard molecular biology techniques, protein and gene expression measurements, cell culture and in vitro experimentation, and animal model work.

Responsibilities

• Organization and preparation of the research lab.
• Setting up and calibrating equipment.
• Carrying out fully planned experiments.
• Preparation of solutions and common reagents.
• Interpretation of data and keeping records of results.
• Ordering and maintaining laboratory supplies, chemicals and equipment.
• Managing animal colonies and performing animal work.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior lab experience with tissue culture and standard molecular biology techniques preferred. Candidates with extensive prior experience with animal models will receive preference.

Other Requirements

• Applicant must be willing to work with live animals.
• The candidate selected for this position is required to undergo a drug screening test prior to a final offer of employment being made.
• Participation in Medical Surveillance Program:
  • Work with laboratory animals
• Must successfully complete applicable compliance and systems training requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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