Senior Research Technician
Core
Design and perform research experiments to understand the functional potential of healthy and diseased microbiomes for human disease treatment.
Role type
Senior Research Technician (Microbiome/LC-MS)
Builds
Research insights into microbiome function and treatment potential
Domain
Academic Research / Gastroenterology / Microbiome / Analytical Chemistry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research
Required skills
Sample preparation and extraction, Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) operation, Metagenomic sequencing library prep, Basic molecular biology techniques (PCR, immunoblots, microscopy), Laboratory management, Data analysis and reporting
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in biochemistry or analytical chemistry, Bioinformatics and coding experience, Gnotobiotic animal experimentation, DNA/RNA extraction methodologies
Technologies
Agilent 6400 Series LC/TQ, LIMS, Standard lab equipment (pH meters, scales, cell culture hoods)
Responsibilities
Process samples and run LC/TQ for functional analysis; Coordinate with scientists to design and implement experiments; Analyze data and prepare reports; Prepare DNA libraries for metagenomic sequencing; Maintain laboratory notebooks and LIMS records; Perform basic lab techniques (media prep, pipetting, PCR, microscopy); Manage lab duties and correct procedural issues
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with moderate direction
