Research Technologist 1

Job Description

The Division of Medical Genetics is recruiting a Research Technologist 1. The Research Technologist will perform laboratory work in support of Dr. Andre Liebers gene therapy research program. This person will perform technical lab procedures including cell culturing helper-dependent adenovirus production as well as recombinant DNA cloning and the context of a P01 subaward this person will be solely responsible for the production of preclinical garde gene therapy vectors for studies in non-human primates.

This is a variable FTE position between 50 to 100% FTE based on ongoing funding.

Duties

PerformInvestigative work:75%

• Large-scale cell culture;

• Helper-dependent adenovirus vector rescue amplification purification characterization;

• Perform cell culturing and in vitro assays immunohistochemistry FACS sorting and analyses RNA isolation RT-PCR;

• Preparation of amplicon libraries for next-generation sequencing.

• Operate instruments and equipment such as fluorescence microscope PCR machines ultracentrifuges flow cytometry equipment qPCR machines etc

Lab Documentation: 15%

• Verify adherence to protocols and accuracy of lab studies;

• Keep detailed notes from experiments;

• Participate in bi-weekly laboratory meetings;

Other duties: 10%

• Prepare laboratory reagents chemicals instruments and equipment for study team;

• Demonstrate laboratory protocols to students volunteers and others;

• Perform related duties as required.

Pay Rate Information

The salary information provided below is for a full-time position and will be prorated for part-time

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - UW Contract Classified

Two years experience as a Laboratory Technician II or equivalent; OR a Bachelors Degree in an appropriate field of science or technology.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

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Temporary or Regular

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

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