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Under the general supervision of the laboratory Principal Investigator, the incumbent SRA's major functions will be to package and titer lentiviral vectors; perform techniques such as cell culture, generating cell banks, DNA and RNA isolation, ddPCR analysis. Lab management duties, including; ordering supplies, tracking inventory, maintaining safety manuals, organizing preventative maintenance of equipment.
Percentage of Time:
100
Shift Start:
8:00 am
Shift End:
5:00 pm
Qualifications for Position
11
Records
Qualifications
Required/Preferred
1. Demonstrated skill with tissue culture procedures for multiple cell types: cell lines and primary cells.
Required
2. Experience with packaging viral vectors.
Required
3. Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures associated with the handling and disposal of chemicals and chemical waste, and biohazards and biohazardous waste.
Required
4. Strong organization skills to maintain detailed laboratory protocols, ordering information, and inventories of reagents.
Required
5. Advanced molecular biology techniques. Skills in PCR, DNA and RNA isolation.
Required
6. Strong skills in computing cell concentrations, solution preparation, and other needed mathematical calculations.
Required
7. Excellent communication skills (written, oral) to maintain lab protocols, notebooks, and to prepare and make research presentations in lab meetings.
Required
8. Organizational skills with strong attention to detail and flexibility to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
Required
10. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working conditions and relationships with other staff members and students.
Required
11. Ability to lift and move up to 25 lbs.
Required
12. M.S. degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Required
Additional Posting Information
Bargaining Unit:
RX-Research Support Professionals
Application Deadline:
05-19-2023
External Posting Date:
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