Research Technician - Cotter Lab

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

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The Research Technician will provide support for Dr. Peggy Cotter's laboratory. The lab investigates bacteria- bacteria interactions and bacteria-host interactions. It uses genetics, molecular biology, and biochemistry approaches to understand how genes and the proteins they encode contribute to these interactions. The Research Technician will prepare reagents and media for experiments, maintain lab supplies and make sure clean glassware, test tubes, pipette tips, etc. are available. The Research Technician will place orders for supplies. And the Research Technician will assist other members of the lab with their experiments. Specific lab skills include routine molecular biology techniques ( DNA/ RNA preparation, PCR, molecular cloning), data collection, data entry, and some data analysis.

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Prior experience in a research laboratory. Knowledge of general lab safety procedures.
Conceptual understanding of aseptic technique, PCR, DNA/ RNA extraction.
Ability to read and follow written protocols.
Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Must communicate well with other members of the lab.
Must have good time management skills.

Exposure to course work in biology, microbiology, molecular biology and/or a related field. Willingness to work with animals is desired.

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