Research Technician B

The person will:

• Perform a moderate number of simple or moderate technical procedures including:
  • Plans and performs procedures in cell culture
  • Plans and performs procedures in immunofluorescence staining of vessels
  • Performs RNA, DNA preps, realtime qPCR, Western Blot and chemical analyses and bioassays involving vascular calcification
• Require occasional guidance;
• Occasionally be responsible for ordering routine supplies;
• Rarely modify technical procedures;
• Rarely guide other lab members;
• A simple / limited understanding of scientific literature and the research goals and rationale is required;
• Occasionally analyze data;
• Rarely interpret data;
• Rarely make written contributions to papers and grant proposals.*

Required to have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in a related science or equivalent skills and related experience, and zero to two years of related experience.