Research Specialist I

Overview

This full-time position is responsible for the daily organization and preparation of undergraduate laboratory classrooms during the academic year and summer. This is a one-year term with the possibility of an extension.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of solutions and media, pouring plates, preparation and cleaning of laboratory classrooms, restocking lab supplies, maintenance and culture of different organisms, maintenance of frozen stocks, preparation of competent cells, purification of plasmid and genomic DNA from different organisms, restriction enzyme digests and gel electrophoresis of nucleic acids and recombinant DNA techniques, protein purification, and SDS gel electrophoresis.
• Maintenance of laboratory computers and equipment, hazardous waste removal from the laboratory, and maintenance of the chemical inventory database.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Ability to work well with a team and with students
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of basic molecular techniques and protocols

Preferred:

• Two to three years experience
• Experience with microscopy
• Experience with Word and Excel