Research Technician

About the role

Department

Bsd Med

Genetic Medicine - Wang Research Staff

Job Summary

The Jingxin Wang’s lab within the Section of Genetic Medicine, Department of Medicine, an NIH-funded laboratory focused on RNA-targeting early drug discovery for undruggable targets, is seeking a full-time Research Technician.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine RNA-seq library preparation on a biweekly basis.
• Maintain multiple mammalian and cell culture lines.
• Manage lab inventory and instrumentation.
• Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
• Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications: Preferred Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field.

Experience

• Relevant research experience.

Preferred Competencies

• Basic computer skills (including Microsoft Office).
• Knowledge of research techniques and methods.
• Ability to work with little direct oversight.
• Ability to work within a larger research team.
• Attention to detail.
• Biochemistry lab skills (e.g., buffer preparation, pipetting, PCR).
• Organizational and time-management skills.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

Additional information

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• Job Family
• Research
• Role Impact
• Individual Contributor
• Scheduled Weekly Hours
• 40
• Drug Test Required
• No
• Health Screen Required
• No
• Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
• No
• Pay Rate Type

Salary

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Range $50,000.00 - $70,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

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Posting Statement

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