EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma / GED Required
• Associate’s Degree Preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• At least one (1) year of related classroom experience or successful completion of a technical training program (eg. Wistar, WPSI) and research laboratory experience Required
• At least two (2) years of related classroom experience or successful completion of a technical training program (eg. Wistar, WPSI) and research laboratory experience Preferred
• Experience in aseptic mammalian tissue culture Required
• Familiarity with multi-color flow cytometry and ELISA Preferred.
• Mouse handling and specimen collection skills Preferred

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to follow complex lab protocols and adapt to evolving research needs.
• Working independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Intermediate understanding of lab procedures, protocols, and equipment.
• Basic exposure to lab specific experiments / techniques and scientific analysis
• Solid critical thinking / problem-solving skills
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• Prepare reagents, solutions, and media.
• Conduct a variety of research laboratory experiments according to established protocols using human-derived tissue samples and may require mouse handling.
• Process patient samples for cryopreservation in Biobank.
• Collect, organize, and analyze experimental data using appropriate software and make concise written and oral presentation of results.
• Maintain up-to-date, accurate and detailed laboratory records.
• Adhere to all laboratory safety protocols and regulations.