Senior Research Technician
Core
Design and execute cellular and mouse experiments to characterize gut microbiome metabolism, isolate microbial strains, and analyze genomic/metabolomic data to understand how gut microbiomes modulate disease.
Role type
Senior Research Technician (Microbiology/Gut Microbiome)
Builds
Research experiments and data analysis for understanding gut microbiome modulation of disease
Domain
Academic Research / Gastroenterology / Microbiology / Genomics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Microbiology techniques, Mouse husbandry, Tissue harvesting, Histological staining, Microscopic imaging, Data analysis (genomic sequencing, metabolomics), Cryo-stock management, Lab compliance
Preferred skills
Master's in biology, Experience with germ-free mice, Sterile technique, Supervision of technicians, Project management tools
Technologies
Next-generation sequencing, 16S sequencing, Metabolomics, High-resolution microscopy
Responsibilities
Prepare microbial cultures and communities for transplantation; Design and set up mouse experiments; Harvest tissue and microbial samples; Analyze bulk and single cell genomic sequencing and metabolomics data; Perform histological staining and microscopic imaging; Supervise maintenance of cryo-stock database; Maintain mouse colonies and cell lines; Troubleshoot experimental systems; Liaise with researchers and students; Manage lab supplies and ensure safety compliance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory duties