Research Laboratory Technician
Core
Supports scientists in experiments by monitoring findings, maintaining lab compliance, and performing simple experimental steps or procedures.
Role type
Research Laboratory Technician
Builds
Research data, reports, and experimental results for the Department of Surgery
Domain
Academic medical research (microbiology, metabolomics, molecular biology, animal models) (via careerplan.io/jobs/R100097868-research-laboratory-technician-at-umiami)
Required skills
Laboratory equipment operation, data recording, inventory management, manuscript proofreading, simple experiment execution, regulatory compliance adherence
Preferred skills
Animal model handling (chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy), microbiome analysis, bacterial culture, metabolomics sample processing, molecular biology techniques (RNA extraction, qPCR, Western blotting, ELISA, immunofluorescence), behavioral pain assessment assays
Technologies
qPCR, Western blotting, ELISA, immunofluorescence, Randall-Selitto assay, von Frey assay, thermal nociception assays
Responsibilities
Cleans, sanitizes, and operates laboratory equipment; Keeps records of research data and assists in analysis; Maintains inventory of laboratory equipment and supplies; Proofreads and assists in writing manuscripts, grant proposals, and lab protocols; Performs simple experiments or steps in complicated studies; Ensures compliance with safety regulations (IACUC, biosafety)
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on support