This position is responsible for performing a variety of routine or repetitive basic laboratory duties in support of laboratory research. Generally involves tasks/techniques which requires on the job training and draws largely upon practical knowledge and experience. The ideal candidate is looking to advance their career towards a PhD or MD degree or industrial opportunities and seeking to develop skills with possible authorship on publications. The suitable candidate will have completed a bachelor’s degree in the field of biological sciences and have prior experience in a research laboratory.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

Some knowledge of laboratory equipment, basic staining and slide procedures; familiarity with basic laboratory equipment/procedures; some interpersonal skills; oral and written communications skills; excellent computer skills with ability to perform accurate data entry; ability to utilized computer software; ability to follow instructions [verbal or written]; and apply policies and procedures; ability to perform simple calculations and keep simple technical records.

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in a laboratory/medical setting. Preferred Qualifications:
• Completed a bachelor’s degree in the field of biological sciences and have prior experience in a research laboratory.
• Receptive to new training methods that are aligned with ocular research conducted in mice. Specifically, candidates having a combination of parts from the description below will be considered.
• Experience in tissue histological analysis, antibody staining and microscopy (eg. fluorescence imaging)
• Mouse handling, use of anesthesia, animal breeding and providing injections to mice.

Receives training in designated research protocols which involves basic technical laboratory techniques and procedures and the operation of laboratory equipment such as but not limited to, cryostat, microscope, etc.; assists research and laboratory personnel with experiments and procedures; mouse breeding and maintenance of mouse lines; performs computer related tasks; records and maintains accurate records utilizing computer database or manual methods and performs related clerical tasks, such as labeling, filing, inventories and requisition of supplies, tissue samples, etc.; trains and coordinates the activities of student workers; serves as a resource to other learning specific techniques and/or process; organizes supplies, materials or equipment; performs other related duties as assigned or required.