Research Technician-Assistant

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Research Lab Technician to assist growing lab with projects in stem cell and embryology in Zernicka-Goetz’s lab. Candidates should be skilled in all molecular biology & tissue culture techniques, well organized, and excellent communication skills. Candidate should be able to assist the day to day operation of the whole lab and participate in on-going project(s) with postdocs and graduate students.

• Assisting postdocs and PhD students with cell culture experiments, data & image analysis (using IMARIS & GraphPad), immuno-histo chemistry.
• Ability to use different confocal microscopy systems available in the lab to capture images and long-term video images of cell and embryo cultures.
• Perform other general lab duties with other lab technicians.
• Capable of independently solving problems with cell cultures including assessing and diagnosing the nature of problems while referring more complex issues to higher levels.
• Occasionally require an alternative work schedule, with the possibility of weekend work to meet project deadlines, media change or address unexpected issues.

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in related field & proven track record of practical aspects of the position required.
• Experience in stem cell and tissue culture.
• Ability to foster good working relationships with members of the lab with diverse cultural background, possess excellent and efficient communication skills.
• Work productively and efficiently under minimal supervision.
• Eager to learn new techniques and methodologies.
• Problem solver, strong attention to details and organizational skills.

• Master’s Degree in related field.
• Experience in working with iPSC lines and mammalian embryos under BSL2 conditions.
• Experience with immunohistochemistry and confocal microscopy.
• Data analysis experience and demonstrable quantitative skills.

• Resume.