Summary

The Mustoe Lab in the Therapeutic Innovation Center (THINC) and Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology seeks a talented and ambitious individual to join the team. Technician will have an opportunity to work on high-impact projects focused on characterizing the structure and function of RNAs in healthy and diseased human cells. The technician be self-motivated, eager to read literature and independently implement new experimental techniques, and able to maintain a high-attention to detail.

Job Duties

• Performs mammalian cell culture.
• Performs complex biochemical procedures following established protocols for research projects.
• Evaluates and analyzes data.
• Documents results of experiments and reports to principal investigator.
• Participates in laboratory meetings and planning sessions.
• Helps maintain lab equipment.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by principal investigator.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in a Basic Science or related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Biochemistry, Biology, or related field.
• Prior experience with following techniques that includes PCR, mammalian cell culture, next-generation sequencing library preparation, RNA FISH, and familiarity with using the command line for data analysis will be a plus.