"Research Technician(150-23)"

Position Title: Research Technician

Employee:

Department: CCRTD

Reports To: Dr. Daqing Wu

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. They are not 

intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

General Function (Description):

The technician will be involved in an NIH-funded project to develop novel therapeutic agents for 

advanced cancers. Responsibilities of this position will include multiple aspects of scientific research 

including data collection, assay development and execution, and project management. Prior experience 

with rodent work is highly preferred.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Perform laboratory maintenance duties such as autoclaving, dishwashing, and technical equipment 

maintenance. Maintain inventory of chemicals, media and other supplies. Proper disposal of biohazardous 

waste. Maintain a clean and sterile lab environment. Assist with research-associated administration duties 

such as package shipping and receiving. 

2. Produce and record data, interpreting and analyzing the results of experimental assays. Organize and 

present data at lab meetings. Support submission of data and preliminary results for grants.

3. Assist with the design of experimental protocols. Perform multiple assays in cell/molecular biology 

including qPCR, Western Blotting, and immunohistochemistry. Use light and confocal microscopy to 

analyze samples. Prepare drugs and reagents for laboratory and rodent work. Manage mice/rats and 

maintain tumor xenograft lines. Perform tumor growth assays with rodents, perform surgeries, and dissect 

major tissue when necessary.

4. Work with multiple investigators within the laboratory. Professionally communicate with investigators 

and colleagues concerning the affected workflow, time limitations, and project status. 

5. Assist the PI train undergraduate/graduate students on processes and procedures needed. Assist the PI, 

postdoctoral fellows and students in their experiments.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Candidates should have a solid background in biology, chemistry, pharmacology, and animal models. 

Expertise in laboratory teaching and training is highly desired. Successful candidates should be selfmotivated and career-oriented to join an exciting research team consisting of basic researchers, 

translational scientists and clinicians.

Minimum Hiring Standards:

Education B.S. degree in biology, chemistry or the biomedical-related 

sciences.

Years of Experience Required One year of laboratory training

Years of Management/Supervisor 

Experience

n/a