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• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: 47,613.230

Position Summary

The Technician B will perform research requiring excellent application of professional judgment, interpretation of experimental results and collaboration with other lab members.

The position involves the studies of pancreatic cancer biology and redox metabolism.  Additional responsibilities, such as processing of primary tissue samples, and culture/analysis of cells. The candidate should be motivated to participate in sample processing both from preclinical modeling experiments as well as therapeutic studies. This position affords the motivated technician an opportunity to develop/utilize both tissue culture and molecular biology skills.

This position affords the motivated technician an opportunity to develop/utilize both tissue culture and molecular biology skills.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will perform molecular, cell biology and genetic studies in both in vitro and in vivo cancer models.  DNA and RNA preparation, PCR, recombinant DNA cloning, gel electrophoresis, Western blots and tissue culture;
??      Oversight and maintenance of mouse colony. Work with and handling research animals.
??      Assist lab staff with animal surgeries, dissections, tissues sectioning, immunohistochemistry, and related work.
??      Data analysis, identification of methodological problems in research protocols.
??      Operate and help maintain common lab equipment.
??      Assist in general lab organization and inventories maintenance.
??      Generate and present written or oral progress reports, including assembly, organization, and interpretation of data.
Additional responsibilities pertain to laboratory safety, organizing supplies, research reagents, equipment maintenance, monitoring and ordering lab supplies and other related duties as required.  

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or related field or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Knowledge of various related laboratory procedures and techniques preferred.
• One year of related experience preferred.
• Computer skills a must (Word/Excel).
• Good interpersonal communications skills are required.
• It may be necessary to work late on occasion to complete experiments.
• Excellent organizational skills and communication skills (written and oral)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a biological science
• Experience with mouse models, in vivo drug administration, cell biology assays e.g.  flow cytometry, and/or molecular biology techniques is desired.
• 2 years laboratory experience.
• Previous experience in 3D cell culture, and/or project management is desired, but not required.
• Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team environment

Other Requirements

??      Make sound decisions based on knowledge and experience.

??      Prior experience working with mice in a research setting.

??      Able to learn complex tasks with general instruction, and to use experience to perform a variety of new techniques

??      Generate presentations.

??      Ability to review data and information critically.

??      Conduct literature reviews to determine suitable research methods.

??      Assist the PI with writing of protocols.

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