Research Technologist I

About the Role

As a Research Technologist I, you will perform standard laboratory procedures with some independence, under the general supervision of a PI or Research Technician. Your contributions are vital for efficient lab operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Executes experimental protocols.
• Collects and records data.
• Maintains lab equipment.
• Performs complex procedures.
• Provides guidance to students.
• Presents periodic project updates to department mentor and staff.
• Presents project updates to a national meeting and/or for submission to a peer-reviewed journal, if appropriate.
• Maintains accurate records of experiments.
• Develops comprehensive computer skills for database searching, data acquisition, and data entry.
• Adheres to and is familiar with the policies and safety practices of the hospital.
• Attends all required in-services regarding biohazard, infectious, and safety issues.
• Learns techniques necessary to conduct research in the basic sciences with a faculty mentor(s).
• Capable of developing a hypothesis.
• Capable of designing experiments to test that hypothesis.
• Capable of implementing new approaches to research investigations.
• May be asked to make original contributions to research by writing.
• May be asked to make original contributions to research by presenting at meetings.
• May be asked to make original contributions to research by assisting with grant applications.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelors Degree in a science field.
• Experience in a research laboratory or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively.
• Reliability.
• Safety adherence.
• Willingness to learn.

Preferred:

• Experience as an intern or student research technician.