What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Technician position at Planet Pharma?
Contract through December, 31 2024
$24/Hour
A research technician position is available at Genomic Research Center (GRC). We are looking for a highly motivated research technician to work independently and in collaboration with other scientists in projects involving human induced pluripotent stem cells reprogramming, cell differentiation, CRISPR editing, and high throughput functional screenings. The successful candidate will be involved in critically timed experiments and long differentiation protocols that require daily attention.
The applicant is expected to:
a. Conduct routine wet lab experimental protocols and procedures.
b. Maintain cultured stem cells and stem cell-derived cells
c. Keep an accurate record of experimental setup, SOP protocols, and data quality control notes.
d. Maintain efficient and continuous communication with team members and managers.
e. Support team members with basic routine cell culture procedures including media preparation and reagents aliquoting.
Required Skills:
a. Significant cell culture expertise: maintenance, freezing, thawing, and passaging.
b. Biochemistry such as: Western blot, Immunofluorescence, flow cytometry
c. Molecular biology such as: RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, RT-QPCR
d. Optional Skill: Gene editing using CRISPR technology
Education:
BS degree or master’s degree in biological sciences, molecular biology, neuroscience, or biochemistry and significant 2-3 years tissue culture experience are a must. (Or a master’s degree with at least one year of experience).
Salary : $24
