East Tennessee State University
Part-Time Temporary Research Laboratory Technician
United States · Part-time
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About the role
- The Department of Internal Medicine Research Division seeks a Part-Time Temporary Research Laboratory Technician.
- The technician will assist with laboratory experiments, cell culture, molecular and biochemical assays, nanoparticle preparation and characterization, data collection, and routine laboratory maintenance.
- The position requires hands-on laboratory experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with research team members.
Responsibilities
- Perform mammalian cell culture, including cell maintenance, passaging, counting, and cryopreservation.
- Perform biochemical assays, including ELISA, Western blotting, and protein quantification.
- Perform cell viability, cytotoxicity, transfection, and gene expression assays.
- Collect, analyze, and document experimental data and maintain accurate laboratory records.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, manage supplies and inventory, and follow laboratory safety protocols.
- Please attach the following documents: Cover Letter and Resume
Requirements
- Master's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Nanoparticle Techniques: Basic knowledge of nanoparticle synthesis, LNP formulation, DLS, and zeta potential measurements.
- Non-exempt positions must be posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.
- It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
- Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
Nice to have
- Previous hands-on experience in a molecular biology, cell biology, or biomedical research laboratory (preferred)
- Experience with mammalian cell culture, PCR/qPCR, fluorescence microscopy, ELISA, and other molecular and cellular techniques. (preferred)
- Experience with nanoparticle preparation, characterization, and drug delivery systems (preferred)
Skills
- DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, RT-PCR, gel electrophoresis, and gene expression analysis.
- Mammalian cell culture, aseptic techniques, cell seeding, passaging, and cryopreservation.
- Fluorescence microscopy, immunofluorescence staining, and image analysis.
- ELISA, Western blotting, protein extraction, and quantification.
- Cell staining, sample preparation, and data analysis.
- Cell viability, cytotoxicity, transfection, and cellular uptake assays.
- Nanoparticle Techniques:
- Basic knowledge of nanoparticle synthesis, LNP formulation, DLS, and zeta potential measurements.
- Microsoft Excel, GraphPad Prism, ImageJ, and experimental data interpretation.
- Laboratory safety, experimental documentation, troubleshooting, organization, and teamwork.
- Compensation and
- Molecular Biology:
Compensation
- Compensation and Benefits:
Equal opportunity
- ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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