Research Technician IV - Lessard Lab

Position Overview and Responsibilities
The Lessard Lab is seeking a Research Technician IV to perform advanced cell and molecular biology techniques including, but not limited to, in vitro cell culture (mammalian cells, primary cells, and human inducible pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs)), CRISPR genome editing, flow cytometry, next-generation sequencing library preparation, and single cell sequencing and spatial transcriptomics technologies (i.e., latest 10X Genomics platforms). Seeking someone experienced with bacterial cloning, plasmid isolation, transfection and/or viral transduction in mammalian cell systems, and next-generation sequencing library preparation.

The Research Technician is responsible for the following:

• Modifies, develops, maintains and improves lab procedures and/or protocols.
• Identifies, prepares and performs a limited number of specialized, complex research experiments, develops protocols to enhance procedures, analyzes data and presents results to Principal Investigator.
• Perform basic mathematical operations, i.e. ratio, percent, molarity, and unit conversions.
• Coaches and provides technical advice to employees/affiliates involved in a project within the lab.
• Operates highly specialized equipment requiring a high degree of skill.
• Acts as a technical resource for the laboratory. Develops solutions to technical problems of extensive scope and complexity within area of expertise.
• Builds constructive relationships with other labs and technical advisers to assist with experimental design and procedures.
• Orders lab supplies and equipment.
• Maintains lab notebook in an appropriate manner of all tasks performed, including reporting an organized, precise, and accurate account of each experimental procedure and results.
• Creates and deliver routine written or oral reports and correspondence related to experimental protocols, observations, and results to the supervisor and other employees/affiliates involved in the project.
• Enhances own knowledge by learning new techniques and keeping current with emerging technologies, equipment, and protocols.
• May perform literature searches.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures and according to federal regulations.
• Assists with preparation of research results for publications, grants, and presentations.
• Works closely with lab manager and supervisor to ensure lab supplies are stocked, routine lab maintenances are performed, and other necessary tasks required to ensure optimal daily laboratory operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in one of the biological sciences, physics, chemistry or related area, or equivalent years of relevant lab experience. Plus, a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant lab experience.
• Highly skilled in multi-tasking, thinking, working independently, and functioning effect