Research Technologist - Dr. Margot Cousin's Laboratory (1-Year Limited Tenure)

Sets up and performs routine and established lab procedures in support of lab goals, grant commitments, i.e. assays, cell/tissue culture, animal studies, etc. Monitors results, reports unusual outcomes and suggests modifications. Collects, enters and summarizes data. Assists in the maintenance of lab equipment and supplies. Performs basic statistical data analysis; prepares tables/charts/graphs and assists in organizing data. Presents at research laboratory meetings and contributes to writing of manuscripts. Works under supervision and may perform some assignments independently as discussed and approved by Principal Investigator.

*This is a limited tenure position that has been approved for one year that may have the possibility of extending another year or turning into a regular position.

Additional Information:

The Lab of Dr. Margot Cousin in the Department of Molecular Medicine is seeking a ​self-motivated full-time Research Technologist to assist with research and development of novel gene-targeted therapies for rare genetic disease. 

Bench-level lab work will include cell culture, pipetting, PCR and other molecular biology techniques, and western blot.

Requires bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, other relevant science, or an associates degree with 6 years of relevant laboratory experience. Must exhibit a solid understanding of lab techniques, equipment, and safety. Must have the ability to organize and carry out laboratory techniques independently and in a team setting. Experience with basic data analysis is required. This position requires demonstrated writing skills.

Additional Preferred Qualifications: 

Must exhibit a solid understanding of lab techniques, equipment, and safety.

Must have the ability to organize and carry out laboratory techniques independently and in a team setting.

Experience with basic data analysis is strongly preferred.

This position requires demonstrated writing skills.

Experience with SOPs and Good Documentation Practices is beneficial.

Experience with iSPCs is beneficial.

Previous experience with cell culture, transfections, and a variety of molecular biology techniques is helpful.

Some graphing and statistical analysis in Excel and GraphPad Prism required.

Must be willing to work with biohazardous agents in a laboratory setting.

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