Research Technologist

The Center for Translational Metabolism and Health (CTMH), part of the Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM), is seeking a Research Technologist 2 position. The successful applicant will join a lab which focuses on the mechanisms regulating the production of the hormone FGF23 by bone and how these mechanisms are involved in the progression of Chronic Kidney Disease. The applicant should possess good organizational and communication skills and a strong background in molecular biology, including experience in expression and analysis of nucleic acids. The applicant should have experience in working with animals.

Specific Responsibilities :

• Following protocols, designs, sets-up and conducts basic experiments.
• Analyzes and troubleshoots protocols and data obtained from individual experiments and recommends alternatives and suggestions to improve processes, validity and/or accuracy.
• Using a fully functioning level of skill, completes the following activities

Molecular Biology:

• DNA, RNA, Protein isolation, purification and expression Southern, Northern, Western blotting
• PCR, RT-PCR
• Plasmid preparation
• Cloning, mapping and sequencing of DNA
• Recombinant virus production and purification

Animal:

• Husbandry
• Breeding and screening transgenic mice
• Dissections
• Blood collection
• Surgical procedures
• Database management of colony

Administration

• Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting & entering data.
• Manipulates, interprets &/or presents results.

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in a basic science and no experience or 2 years practical lab/bench experience is required.

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Demonstrated laboratory experience;
• Demonstrated ability to follow detailed instructions as required by research protocols;
• Demonstrated computer skills, including spreadsheets and basic computations;
• Attention to detail and accurate record keeping;
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
• Manual dexterity.

Target hiring range for this position will be between $19.31 - $24.14 per hour. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

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