Research Technician I - R104232

at  University of Louisville

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one or more years of research experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience. Grade 4N

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Research Technician I in the department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics�will conduct standard and develop novel molecular biology and next generation sequencing tools for grant-funded and new Smith lab projects. Assist with general day-to-day operations of a research laboratory.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for standard molecular biology laboratory work including nucleic acid extractions, PCR, and next generation library preparation.
• Responsible for cell-based laboratory work including mammalian cell culture and running cell-based activity assays.
• Responsible for independent project management, will assist Principal Investigator with interfacing with collaborative teams both internal and external to UofL.
• Will share responsibilities of general laboratory operations, including sample coordination, instrumentation maintenance, data quality control/assurance/analysis, and training students in lab methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in basic molecular biology techniques, including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, next generation sequencing.
• Experience in manuscript preparation, project management, data analysis/interpretation.

CompetenciesOrganized

- - manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized.Work ethic
- - motivated, diligent, industrious, and persistent in the workplace.Critical thinking
- - ability to think through issues and identify appropriate problems.Teamwork
- - ability to work with others and assist others, and take directions from others in the interest of moving processes and programs to the desired outcome.

• Responsible for standard molecular biology laboratory work including nucleic acid extractions, PCR, and next generation library preparation.
• Responsible for cell-based laboratory work including mammalian cell culture and running cell-based activity assays.
• Responsible for independent project management, will assist Principal Investigator with interfacing with collaborative teams both internal and external to UofL.
• Will share responsibilities of general laboratory operations, including sample coordination, instrumentation maintenance, data quality control/assurance/analysis, and training students in lab methodologies