Research Technician I

at  University of Rochester

POSITION SUMMARY:

Research technician in a laboratory studying aging in humans and other mammals. For more information regarding research in the laboratory see:
http://www.rochester.edu/College/BIO/people/faculty/seluanov_andrei/index.html

Research responsibilities:

• Duties will include performing experiments in tissue culture (30%) and molecular biology (30%), isolation of the primary cell culture from different rodent tissues (10%) and maintaining mouse and naked mole rat colonies (20%). The candidate will be trained in the necessary techniques and methods.
• Will utilize laboratory equipment, tools and apparatus, computer and/or peripheral equipment. In accordance with the objectives of the projects will conduct technical procedures, non-routine and complex in nature. Will set-up and operate sophisticated equipment and instrumentation with latitude for modifying methods and techniques.
• Will record, compute, and analyze data, prepare reports and makes recommendations. Prepare schematics, specifications, designs, charts, graphs, tables, illustrations, photographs; assist in preparation of materials for publication. (10%)

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal applicant will have a BA, BS, or MSc in biology or laboratory experience. Experience in molecular or cell biology is preferred but will train a highly motivated individual.
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Research responsibilities:

• Duties will include performing experiments in tissue culture (30%) and molecular biology (30%), isolation of the primary cell culture from different rodent tissues (10%) and maintaining mouse and naked mole rat colonies (20%). The candidate will be trained in the necessary techniques and methods.
• Will utilize laboratory equipment, tools and apparatus, computer and/or peripheral equipment. In accordance with the objectives of the projects will conduct technical procedures, non-routine and complex in nature. Will set-up and operate sophisticated equipment and instrumentation with latitude for modifying methods and techniques.
• Will record, compute, and analyze data, prepare reports and makes recommendations. Prepare schematics, specifications, designs, charts, graphs, tables, illustrations, photographs; assist in preparation of materials for publication. (10%