Research Technician-Beltran Lab

About the Role

The Research Technician role will assist scientists in performing scientific research, development and/or clinical tasks of varying complexity.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the set up, operation, and maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Monitor experiments, make observations, and calculate and record results.
• Perform key experiments including:
• Blood processing
• DNA/RNA extraction
• Library preparation
• PCR
• Lentiviral vector production
• Cell culture of cell lines and primary cells
• Western-blot
• Histology and tissue preparation for downstream analyses (under supervision)
• Perform basic laboratory duties:
• Maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment
• Preparation of solutions
• Organization of stocks and ordering
• Organization of the lab biorepository
• Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment.
• Clean, maintain, and prepare supplies and work areas.
• May be responsible for ordering of supplies and negotiating with vendors.
• Conduct standardized biological, microbiological, or biochemical tests and laboratory analyses.
• Collect information and samples from organic substances, such as blood, drugs, and animals.
• Isolate, identify, and prepare specimens for examination.
• Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings.
• Participate in grant preparation and presentations.
• Look for opportunities to co-author publications.
• May participate in formal and informal presentations of results to staff.
• Maintain a detailed notebook of all work-related activities.
• Monitor laboratory work to ensure compliance with Environmental Health and Safety information and standard operating procedures.
• Keep up with appropriate literature and research publications.
• May be responsible for the development, modification, and improvement of standard operating procedures.
• Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics, or high-technology applications to perform work duties.
• May be responsible for designing and executing advanced experiments and setting strategy.
• May be responsible for the examination of animals and specimens to detect the presence of disease or other problems.
• May be responsible for monitoring laboratory budgets.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Open to working with lab animals.
• Uses computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics, or high-technology applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in biology or chemistry.
• No prior professional experience necessary.
• Knowledge of information and techniques related to either biology, chemistry, or medicine is preferred.
• Previous lab experience is preferred.
• Availability for 2 years is preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory responsibilities.
• Normally receives detailed instructions on all work.

Patient Contact

• None