"Research Technician(108-23)"

The Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development

(CCRTD) seeks a Research Technician position in the area of 

biochemistry, cell, and molecular biology. The selected candidate 

will be involved in studies on basic cancer biology and prostate 

cancer therapeutic development of synthetic and natural chemical 

compounds using cell and animal models. A B.S. degree in biological 

sciences with the lab experience in modern molecular biology 

techniques, cell culture, and the mouse handling is preferred. Salary 

will be $45,000 per year plus fringe benefits. Please submit a resume 

and the contact information of the referee to Dr. Zhengxin Wang, 

Department of Biological Sciences, Clark Atlanta University, 223 

James P. Brawley Drive, SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30314 or via email to 

zwang@cau.edu in a PDF file (preferred).

Clark Atlanta University

Job Description

Position Title: Research Technician

Employee: TBN

Department: Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development

Reports To: Zhengxin Wang, Ph.D.

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):

Research Technician is responsible for the maintenance of a laboratory and performing 

scientific experiemnts as needed.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ordering laboratory supplies;

• Maintaining the laboratory in the working condition;

• Monitoring the laboratory safety;

• Preparing common buffers;

• Culture cells for the laboratory;

• Maintaining mouse strains and performing gene typing;

• Performing experiments in molecular biology and protein biochemistry, 

e.g., Western blot, DNA cloning, protein expression and purification, and 

immunoassays.

• Training students.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to perform duties independently.

• Knowledge in data management and the ability to keep clear records of all 

experiments.

• Substantial experience in mammalian cell culture, biochemistry, molecular

Biology, and immunochemical techniques.

• Skills in the manipulation of nucleic acids (including RNA isolation, PCR cloning) 

as well as of mammalian cell culture.

• Ability to safely handle biohazardous material.

• Ability to follow department policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Ability to operate laboratory equipment and instruments.

• Familiarity with IACUC procedures and requirements.

Minimum Hiring Standards

Education

A B.S. degree in biological sciences. 

Years of Experience Required Three years of previous laboratory experience.

Years of Management/Supervisor 

Experience

Minimum of one to two years.