LABORATORY TECHNICIAN, School of Medicine, Arthritis CtrRheumatology

The Trojanowska Laboratory is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support ongoing research projects and perform routine laboratory procedures. The Trojanowska Laboratory explores mechanisms of fibrosis and vascular disease in patients with scleroderma using various experimental systems including cell culture and mouse models. The lab technician will manage the daily operations of the lab. The lab technician will independently design and conduct a variety of routine and specialized experiments in support of research studies. The lab technician will lead and participate in experimental design of research projects analysis and interpretation of data. The lab technician will serve as a laboratory safety officer to insure safe work practice in accordance with the EH&S guidelines. The duties will include updating regulatory documents (IACUC IBC BioRaft) ordering necessary supplies and reagents monitoring mouse strains assisting with or troubleshooting research protocols and servicing instruments/equipment to ensure a safe compliant research environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain laboratory compliance with safety regulations

Assist scientists with research experiments and data collection

Perform standard laboratory techniques including genotyping cell culture quantitative PCR (qPCR) and western blotting

Manage a BSL2 laboratory

Maintain laboratory equipment performance by developing troubleshooting procedures

Certify instrument performance arrange for replacement service or repair

Ensure staff compliance (EHS training ROHP clearance)

Maintain laboratory supply inventory submitting orders

Train new lab personnel

Handle and dispose bio-specimens and hazardous chemicals

Track and update mouse inventory

Prepare renewals and amendments to IACUC and IBC applications

Maintain safe working conditions (updating SDS inventory draining eye wash stations)

Liaise with EHS to resolve any inspection findings

Report emergency maintenance to facilities

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Biology Chemistry Veterinary Science or a related field

Strong communication and organizational skills

Excellent attention to detail and ability to complete tasks accurately

Experience working independently and in a collaborative team

Willingness and ability to work with mice

Prior experience in a research laboratory preferred but not required

Familiarity with various software programs (Microsoft office GraphPad ImageJ)

Leadership and problem solving skills

Candidate must have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills as well as attention to details. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word Excel PowerPoint. Ability to work independently and be self-motivated

MS preferred or BS in related field with 1-3 years of experience.