Lab Manager/Technician

Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Might be occasional night or weekend hours.

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We currently have 52 graduate students, 30 post-docs and employ approximately 85 additional graduate and undergraduate students from across the university to assist in our teaching and research missions. Further, we are supported by an administrative staff of 19, with an additional 45 staff directly supporting research.

Carry out protein purification, and biochemical experiments under the direction of the PIs, record results, analyze data, generate figures, and contribute scientific content in text form for publications. Perform lab maintenance tasks and ordering.

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Experience in protein purification, and protein-protein binding assays is beneficial.
Previous experience in a research laboratory or course-based undergraduate experience ( CURE) using molecular biology, protein structure/function design, cell biological approaches, and advanced microscopy.

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