Research Laboratory Technician II - Microbiology Department

Under general supervision, provides a wide variety of moderately complex laboratory testing and technical lab support for a research facility in an antibiotic resistance research lab. Some experience in microbiology techniques would be preferred, but candidate must be open to learning. Successful candidate will perform numerous microbiology techniques, including susceptibility testing. In addition, this position requires knowledge or the ability to learn techniques such as genomic analysis, RNA isolation and evaluation, and protein analysis including immunoblotting. Lab documentation such as documenting experiments, maintaining laboratory notebook, analyzing data, and reporting using complex statistical computer software is a necessity. Additional lab-related support duties such as ordering supplies, instrumentation maintenance, etc required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field of Science is required;
• 2+ years of research lab experience
• Experience in microbiological techniques is preferred
• Some DNA/RNA genomic analysis would be ideal

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Understanding of research methods, laboratory techniques, and care of laboratory equipment;
• Ability to interpret data, troubleshoot and resolve technical issues;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel; PowerPoint and Outlook, statistical computer software;
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays depending upon research needs