Research Technical Assistant
Core
Support virology research by maintaining lab operations, performing cell culture and molecular biology techniques, and documenting experimental data for the Randall Laboratory.
Role type
Research Technical Assistant (IC)
Builds
Research data and lab infrastructure for viral replication and pathogenesis studies
Domain
Academic research / Virology / Infectious disease
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cell culture, PCR, molecular cloning, DNA/RNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, lab safety compliance, data documentation
Preferred skills
Wet-lab experience in molecular biology/biochemistry/cell biology, fundamental pipetting skills, Microsoft Office proficiency
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Perform routine lab maintenance, inventory management, and biohazardous waste disposal; assist with mammalian and bacterial cell culture and transfections; execute virology workflows like plaque assays; document protocols and results in lab notebooks; summarize data for presentations.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC