A position is available for a Research Laboratory Technician Senior in the Department of Pharmacology.  The successful candidate will be expected to work under the supervision of the laboratory PI and laboratory manager and in conjunction with other lab personnel (graduate students/postdoctoral fellow).  The primary responsibilities will be to prepare laboratory reagents and solutions, wash laboratory glassware, perform sterilizations, maintain laboratory supplies/stocks and conduct some ordering.  The position will grow to include some supervised molecular biology, cell biology and biochemical work with DNA, proteins, and cultured cells.

• B.A. or B.S. degree in an appropriate discipline such as a biological science or chemistry. 
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a research lab.
• Molecular and/or biology experience. 
• Willingness to work with laboratory animals (mice) is essential. 
• Ability to carry out careful experiments and to keep neat, complete, up to date records and carry out key routine tasks on time without reminders is essential. 
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations, for example in making solutions and dilutions. 
• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English, and to follow oral and written instructions exactly.
• Ability to work safely, to use common sense, and to exchange information and interact regularly with other laboratory personnel and departmental members. 
• The position may entail prolonged periods of standing or sitting and some lifting.
• aily interaction with PI and/or with laboratory manager and laboratory members in directing experiments and occasional contact with administrative staff. 
• Training in and the certification to work with animals and low levels of radioisotopes will be provided and required after the start of employment.

In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

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