"Technical Associate I, Bathe Lab"

TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I, BATHE LAB, Biological Engineering, to assist investigators doing research at the cutting-edge of chemical synthesis, materials, therapeutic, and vaccine research using synthetic nucleic acids. Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to DNA and RNA synthesis and purification using automated solid-phase synthesis and enzymatic production; organic chemical synthesis; click chemistry and other standard covalent chemistries for nucleic acids as well as peptides and proteins; oligonucleotide-antibody conjugation and purification; gel electrophoresis; purification plus quantitative analysis of nucleic acids and their products using centrifugation, PCR and qPCR, dialysis, HPLC, PAGE, agarose gel electrophoresis, and analytical mass spectrometry; lab management and supplies coordination, including assisting researchers with routine protocols, ensuring compliance with established lab standards; managing lab safety; serving as the environmental health and safety representative for the lab; ensuring proper maintenance of laboratory equipment; and ordering and maintaining lab supplies and reagents, including glassware.

REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related technical discipline; a minimum of two years of laboratory technician experience in a research lab setting, as well as relevant education, training, and experience in chemical synthesis, purification, analytics, as well as biochemistry; willingness to learn new techniques/protocols, together with an ability to work independently and as part of a team; the ability to follow complex instructions and to plan and troubleshoot experiments independently; and the ability to respond to the dynamic needs of the lab; be self-motivated and detail-oriented; excellent organizational and communication skills; and an ability to carefully document and maintain work in detailed written records. Job #25119

No travel is required. This is a one-year position with a possibility of an extension.