Research Technologist II, Dr.Gal Finer lab

Description

The primary focus of the lab is kidney development employing a wide variety of experimental techniques including transgenic mouse models, dissections, histology, staining and imaging techniques, cell culture, downstream applications including : western blot, IP, qPCR, transfections, data analysis, work in PowerPoint, Excel, Prism, basic statistical analysis.

Participates in design & execution of research lab projects. Conducts experimental tests & procedures & processes & analyzes data.

Reviews & revises existing research methodologies & may develop new methodologies, mathematical & / or computer models for predicting data.

Ensures overall lab compliance with all associated rules & regulation.Want to learn more about the Finer Lab? ClickEssential Job Functions : 1.

Following overall research objectives, independently designs, plans, conducts & troubleshoots experiments.2. Evaluates protocols & data obtained from groups of experiments & recommends changes to processes, procedures & techniques to improve quality & validity of results based upon overall project objectives.

3. Observes experiments, collects, records, summarizes, analyzes & interprets research data. Collates relevant mathematical results.

4. Prepares complex tables reflecting relationships of multiple tests.5. Draws scientific conclusions.6. Writes portions of grant applications.

7. Co-authors scientific papers.8. Negotiates purchases with vendors. Maintains & updates portions of grant budgets. Tracks & summarizes lab supply expenses.

Verifies accuracy of invoices.9. Orders & / or maintains inventory of reagent, mice & / or lab supplies.10. Trains & directs other lab EEs & / or students in research techniques & procedures11.

• Other job functions as assigned.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : 1. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a scientific major or related;
• OR appropriate combination of education and experience and years' lab / bench or other relevant experience required; OR Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master's or higher degree in a scientific major or related;

OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 1 year lab / bench or other relevant experience.2. Working knowledge of computers, ability to troubleshoot, work independently, and function as a team member is essential.

Therefore, experience in regular interaction with outside groups is highly desirable.3. Excellent command of the English language and the ability to communicate effectively.

4. Strong organizational skills including the ability to establish priorities, react promptly to a large variety of requests, and the ability to keep the workplace clean and organized.

Education Bachelor's Degree : Biomedical Science (Required) Benefit Statement For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes : Medical, dental and vision insuranceEmployer paid group term life and disabilityEmployer contribution toward Health Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave403(b) with a 5% employer matchVarious voluntary benefits :

Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

Tuition assistance

Student loan servicing and support

Adoption benefits

Backup Childcare and Eldercare

Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

Discount purchasing program

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