Technical Assistant II - Hrvatin Lab

TITLE:                         Technical Assistant II

Classification:            Exempt: Research Staff

REPORTS TO:            Principal Investigator or other supervisory lab personnel

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

The position will involve extensive tissue culture work, work with lentiviruses, medium throughput chemical screening, metabolomic and transcriptomic assays. Designs and performs bench level experiments and small independent research projects to support scientific research objectives of a lab or group. Analyzes experimental data, addresses methodological problems in experimental protocols and results, and reports data to supervisor.   Uses discretion in prioritizing and organizing workflow and in optimizing methodologies and results.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES

• In consultation with the Principal Investigator or other project manager, designs bench level experiments and small independent research projects. 
   
• Independently operates lab equipment and prepares and orders necessary supply stocks.  May work with vendors to address equipment, reagent, or supply issues.
   
• Performs analysis of experimental results by identifying methodological problems and helping to identify and implement modifications in research protocols.

• Documents, compiles, and assists in interpreting experimental data.  Reports data to supervisor in oral and written reports.

• May assist Technical Associate or project manager with determining the order of research processes that best support essential project goals.

• May consult scientific literature as needed.

• Other tasks as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or a field directly related to the work.  Must have 2 years of experience working full-time in a research laboratory.  (Master's degree, at least one year of directly related, full time lab experience). 
• Proficient in basic lab techniques and principles of molecular biology required.
• Knowledge of various scientific databases and publications preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational skills required.