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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

210520 Chemistry Col

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 105 H

Compensation Range:

$19.96 - $27.94

_The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations._

Responsibilities:

Regularly provides routine technical support for research activities and/or laboratory support. Applies full range of experience and previous job knowledge; frequently adapts procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment to meet specialized needs. Assists with the design of new experiments, multimedia sampling, maintenance, operation and calibration of scientific monitoring equipment for research projects. Responsible for general data collection and assisting with analysis, recruiting participants, and may support and assist other technicians.

Responsibilities

GENERAL PURPOSE:

We are currently seeking a skilled Lab Technician specializing in Protein Expression, Cell, and Tissue Culture to join our research team. This role involves the maintenance and execution of protein expression, cell, and tissue culture experiments. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree and ideally possess 1-2 years of laboratory experience in molecular and cell biology. This position is integral to providing proteins and live cells to support ongoing research efforts and to mentor students in basic and advanced chemical biology techniques.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Maintaining the cell and tissue culture facility in the lab; Keeping the supply sterilized and the cell lines properly stored

- Performing the protein expression and purification

- Train graduate and undergraduate students in the lab techniques involving protein expression and cell and tissue culture

- Order supply for the cell and tissue culture section of the lab

- Involve in experiment of projects in the lab and write protocols for experiments

QUALIFICATIONS:

- High School diploma or GED w/ lab experience minimum

- Bachelor degree preferred

- Lab work in a biochemistry, cell or molecular biology lab

- 1 to 2-year work with a publication

- Protein Expression, Cell and Tissue Culture

- Animal experiment experience

- Degree in Biochemistry or Biology preferred

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At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.