Laboratory Technician

Hamilton, United StatesOn-site

Responsibilities

Perform a wide variety of procedures and techniques, including but not limited to: cell culture, clinical/diagnostic microbiology, DNA analysis, isolation, purification, sequencing, ELISA, flow cytometry, gene cloning, protein analysis, and RNA isolation. •
Perform general lab management tasks, including laboratory upkeep, routine maintenance of equipment, and maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment such as chemicals, biological materials, and other reagents.
Handle biological materials, carcinogens, recombinant protein materials, acids, biological wastes, etc. Maintain workbenches and equipment related to projects.
Maintain detailed records of experiments and their results, and prepare findings and results for laboratory-wide meetings and publication. •
Write reports of findings, including methods, procedures (with any modifications), specimens, materials involved, and results.
Maintain laboratory records.
Operate and communicate effectively in a group, team-oriented working environment.
Collaborate with colleagues in a collegial, open, respectful, and interactive manner to generate data for publications. •
Perform quality control for the laboratory. •
Generate laboratory records to support research and independently perform necessary calculations. Specific

Work with animals in a BSL4 environment. •
Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related discipline is required. •
experience in a laboratory setting. •
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours as experimental needs require. •
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook). •
Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.