Classification:

Exempt

Job Family:

Technicians

Reports to:

HHMI Member

Job Description Summary:

Performs bench level experiments and small independent research projects to support scientific research objectives of a lab or group. Analyzes experimental data, addresses methodological problems in experimental protocols and results, and reports data to supervisor. Primarily conduct tissue culture work including thawing, freezing, growing, and passaging cell lines. Maintain extensive online database of cell lines and patient samples.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES

• In consultation with the Principal Investigator or other project manager, conducts bench level experiments and small independent research projects.
• Operates lab equipment and prepares and orders necessary supply stocks.  May work with vendors to address equipment, reagent, or supply issues.
• Documents, compiles, and assists in interpreting experimental data.  Reports data to supervisor in oral and written reports.
• May assist Technical Associate or project manager with determining the order of research processes that best support essential project goals.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment to complete investigations.
• Prepares, orders, and maintains stocks of necessary reagents, solutions and supplies.
• May consult scientific literature as needed.
• Other tasks as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or a field directly related to the work. 
• Proficient in basic lab techniques and principles of molecular biology preferred.
• Knowledge of various scientific databases and publications preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational skills required.
• Team player
• Basic coding skills preferred

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