Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Data Collection, Drug Discovery, Infection Control, Laboratory Analysis, Laboratory Equipment, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Product Family, Pharmacology, Problem Solving Skills, Process Analysis, Research Laboratory, Safety Compliance, Sample/Specimen Processing, Specimens/Samples, Technical Research
LOCATION
Worcester, Massachusetts
POSTED
17 days ago
Overview:
GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Laboratory Technician I, performs a variety of specimen preparatory techniques, dry lab data collection, and routine laboratory maintenance.
The Khvorova Lab focuses on the chemical engineering of therapeutic RNA by bringing together chemists, biologists, and pharmacologists for drug discovery. This position will focus on chemistry, particularly the synthesis of oligonucleotides.
Responsibilities:
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform a variety of laboratory experiments using both routine and special techniques and methods
Assist in more complex laboratory tasks
Collect, analyze, and process laboratory samples
Record results, organize data, and perform basic computations
Maintain laboratory supplies and equipment
Comply with all safety and infection control standards
Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or equivalent experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Ability to perform duties independently
Judgment and action skills required to solve commonly encountered problems
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or designee
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Wet chemistry laboratory, and may require appropriate contact with biohazards, radionucleotides, toxins, animals, and human specimens.