Research Technician or Senior Research Technician - Wen Lab
Research Technician or Senior Research Technician
The Van Andel Institute (VAI) is a leading independent non-profit biomedical research and education organization. VAI collaborates around the world to advance bold ideas in biomedicine and education. With a staff of more than 400 and a growing network of partners, VAI studies the origins of cancer, Parkinson’s and other diseases and translates its finding into effective therapies.
The laboratory of Dr. Hong Wen in the Department of Epigenetics is seeking to hire a full-time Research Technician or Senior Research Technician. The Wen lab focuses on the study of epigenetic regulation of chromatin and transcription in normal and cancer development. Main techniques used in the lab include mammalian cell culture and mouse model, molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry and biophysics, genetic and genomics. This position provides ample learning and growth opportunity.
Responsibilities:
- Maintaining mouse colonies, including breeding, genotyping, and cohort monitoring
- Performing and assisting work with mouse models, including basic testing, treatment, tissue collection and processing
- Cell culture, including primary cell culture from mouse models
- Molecular cloning and basic molecular and biochemical experiments
- Other lab duties as requested
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or preferably a Master’s degree in biological sciences in the fields of biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, or genetics
- A minimum 2 years of hands on bench experience is required
- Self-disciplined, highly organized team worker
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Previous mouse genetic experience is preferred
How to apply:
If you possess these attributes, enjoy working with motivated people, and desire to help us drive science from the bench to the clinic, we welcome speaking with you and encourage you to apply today! https://bit.ly/3kKopcw
- A brief cover letter outlining your research experience, your interest in this position and your key qualifications.
- An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae
- A list of 2-3 individuals and their contact details who have agreed to act as references
This position will be open until filled. If you have any difficulty uploading your application or any questions, please email Megan Doerr at Megan.Doerr@vai.org.
At Van Andel Institute, the health and safety of our people is our number one priority. As a condition of employment at Van Andel Institute, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. “Full vaccination” is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks since a single-dose vaccine has been administered.
VAI is committed to achieving excellence through increasing diversity. We actively encourage applications from women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups.
Van Andel Institute is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer.
As Van Andel Institute is a drug and alcohol-free employer, all prospective new employees undergo a urinalysis/drug test as part of our pre-employment process. This is a 7-panel drug screen and it includes testing for Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opiates, PCP, Barbiturates, and Benzodiazepines.
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