Research Technician Job at Gundersen Health System
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Schedule Weekly Hours:
40This job posting is for a position as a Research Technician in the molecular virology lab working with various Herpesviruses and bacteriophage. The Research Technician will complete independent research projects to assist the Virology Research Lab Director. These projects, will include cloning, mutagenesis, PCR, DNA sequencing, cell culture, and synthetic biology as well as routine laboratory housekeeping tasks (making media, cleaning glassware, etc).
Job Description:
The Research Technician assists the Hem/Onc Research Lab Director by providing efficient workflow process in the lab. Performs diagnostic clinical assays and complete independent research projects. Responsible for the collection, processing, storage and dissemination of blood and tissue samples related to the Oncology Research Projects.
Major Responsibilities:
1. Perform assigned research experiments.
2. Responsible for laboratory maintenance duties.
3. Organize and tabulate experimental data in laboratory notebooks and enters the information in the computer.
4. Perform diagnostic clinical assays.
5. Complete independent research projects leading to first-author publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
6. Maintain and care for laboratory animals.
7. Responsible for the collection, processing, storage and dissemination of blood and tissue samples related to the GL Bio-Bank.
8. Performs other job-related responsibilities as requested.
Education and Learning:
REQUIRED
Bachelor's degree in Biology
DESIRED
Master's degree in Biology
Work Experience:
REQUIRED
0 - 2 years previous experience in a laboratory setting
DESIRED
2-3 years in a similar position
Age Specific Population Served:
Nonage Specific (N/A)
OSHA Category:
Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.
Environmental Conditions:
Subject to hazards.
Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:
Sitting Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Static Standing Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Walking/Standing Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Driving Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)
Stooping/Bending Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)
Squatting Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)
Kneeling/Half Kneel Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)
Climbing Stair Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)
Climbing Ladder Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)
Reaching - Shoulder Level Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)
Reaching - Below Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Reaching - Above Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Balance - Right Leg Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)
Balance - Left Leg Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)
I f you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267
Equal Opportunity Employer
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