Department: WCAS Molecular Biosciences
Salary/Grade: NEX/9

Job Summary:

The Bao Lab (www.thebaolab.org) is seeking a motivated individual to join the team. The lab uses human skin as a research platform to study gene regulation in tissue regeneration and disease progression. The scope of this RT1 position include the following: Conducts tests and procedures; sets up and operates equipment; records observations and measurements and collects and compiles data in a research lab; requires a practical understanding of a limited number of standard scientific techniques. This will be a 1-year renewable position based upon performance and funding availability. This position is a FULL-TIME position at 40.0 hours per week and works on-site in research laboratory setting. Target hiring range for this position will be between $16.55 - $23.28 per hour. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Follows pre-defined protocols, policies, procedure, regulations, Good Clinical
• Sets-up, operates and maintains standard lab equipment.
• Using an entry level of skill, completes the following activities

Molecular Biology:

• DNA, RNA, Protein isolation, purification and expression
• Southern, Northern, Western blotting
• PCR, RT-PCR
• Plasmid preparation
• Cloning, mapping and sequencing of DNA
• Recombinant virus production and purification
• Next-generation sequencing library construction and

Cellular Biology:

• Cell culture, cell isolation
• Functional studies
• Transfection

Immunology:

• Flow cytometry

Animal:

• Husbandry Surgical procedures Database management of colony

Histology:

• Tissue fixation/processing: embedding, preparation of blocks and sectioning, staining Immunohistochemistry

Microscopy:

• Records test results and may maintain databases.
• Completes standard and routine clerical duties such as copying, filing, data

entry, word processing, etc.

• Maintains inventory of reagents, mice and lab supplies
• Completes other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)

• HS diploma or equivalent and some basic science courses is required.

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Organization and planning skills, able to follow directions, open communication.

Benefits:
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