Research Technician I - Torii Lab
Research Technician I - Torii Lab
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Job Description
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We are seeking a Research Technician to support the lab of Dr. Keiko Torii at The University of Texas Austin. The Torii lab has a longstanding interest in unravelling how plant stem cells function and contribute to growth and development with specific emphasis on signal transduction pathways and the underpinning genomic/epigenomic mechanisms. In addition to harnessing biochemistry chemical biology and synthetic biology we are designing and building synthetic signal transduction circuits to control plant growth and development in response to a changing climate. More information on the lab can be found on our website.
The Research Technician will collaborate closely with one or two postdoctoral fellows to support research projects within the lab and will hold an integral role in support of science. We are ideally targeting candidates looking to commit to the lab at least 23 years before moving on to your next opportunity.
Application Instructions:
Please include a CV which includes your GPA transcript cover letter and a list of three professional references with contact information (names phone numbers and email addresses) as part of your application.
What you can gain:
A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
The opportunity to contribute to publications and learn new scientific approaches to expand your knowledge and skills.
Handson training and mentorship.
A vibrant cultural environment.
Weekly meetings with the Investigator and lab members in a collaborative and highly teamoriented setting.
Competitive employment package at a premier institution.
Learn and master fundamental and advanced techniques in molecular biology genetics plant biology biochemistry and cell/developmental biology.
Opportunity to present your research progress at scientific conferences and coauthor scientific manuscripts if your contributions lead to new discoveries.
Advance your administrative skills and portfolio.
What Youll Do:
Work with undergraduate lab assistants on dishwashing lab equipment making media for bacteria yeast and plants sterilization and making chemical solutions to ensure operational success. Train new incoming undergraduates.
Perform/assist projects that may involve the following techniques: Basic molecular cloning (primer design PCR DNA/RNA purification) qRTPCR and gene expression analyses genotyping transgenic and mutant materials running DNA gels. Maintain and organize Agrobacterium and yeast strains for recombinant protein expression and purification. Perform recombinant protein expression purification and SDSPage and Immunoblotting. Assist sowing transplanting growing propagation and maintenance of transgenic and mutant plants mostly Arabidopsis. Take care of plants such as regular watering. Harvest seeds and organize and inventory them. Additionally the successful applicant may perform advanced microscopy and imaging column chromatography and proteinprotein/proteinsmall molecule interaction assays and bioassays using seedlings protoplasts or cell culture systems as needed.
Collect record organize and verify the accuracy of data; perform calculations and prepare charts graphs and reports. May use software applications to assemble manipulate and/or format data. Ability to perform data visualization and statistical analysis is a big plus.
Assist Lab Manager with general lab administration and maintenance as needed (e.g. purchase order coordinating equipment acquisition and repair communicating with vendors and participating in institutional biohazard and chemical hazard inspections).
Participate in laboratory meetings and planning sessions. Present at the lab meeting. Read literature applicable to research areas as required. Learn how to use software image analysis and basic bioinformatics tools (e.g. R python ImageJ) necessary for the project and other tasks as needed to contribute to the efficient and effective functioning of a research laboratory.
What You Bring:
Bachelors degree in Biological Sciences biochemistry Plant Biology Agricultural Sciences or related disciplines.
Previous experience or familiarity with some of the following experimental techniques and understanding of the underlying scientific principles is a plus:
Basic handling of Arabidopsis thaliana
RTqPCR RNA purification and ChIP experiments
Advanced Confocal microscopy
Protein purification and biophysical analysis
Curiositydriven and goaloriented.
Meticulous focused and attentive to details.
High work ethic and sense of responsibility.
Has strong problemsolving skills.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as a team.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to use good judgment in managing deadlines and responding to inquiries.
Physical Requirements
Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers for example using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about workspace. The position requires mobility including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet). Work may involve possible exposure to malodorous vapors low dose radiation contamination by toxic chemicals and acids and presence of carcinogenic substances or other hazardous materials.
Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Please Note:
This job description sets forth the jobs principal duties responsibilities and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement however. Unless they begin with the word may the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are essential functions of the job as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Compensation and Benefits
Our employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective in many ways for their contributions to our mission including competitive pay exceptional health benefits retirement plans time off and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our Benefits at HHMI site to learn more.
Compensation Range
$16.73 (minimum) $20.94 (midpoint) $27.21 (maximum)Pay Type:
HourlyHHMIs salary structure is developed based on relevant job market data. HHMI considers a candidates education previous experiences knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal consistency when making job offers. Typically a new hire for this position in this location is compensated between the minimum and the midpoint of the salary range.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
