Research Technician II

Summary

The Boeynaems lab seeks a Research Technician to study how protein condensation is implicated in the etiology of neurodegenerative disease and brain cancer. The work includes protein biochemistry/biophysics, cell culture, microscopy and mass spectrometry.

Job Duties

• Plans, executes, and conducts protocols for research experiments alongside graduate students and postdocs.
• Performs cell culture studies using immortalized cell lines and stem cells.
• Performs immunohistochemistry and microscopy, using a confocal microscope.
• Performs plasmid preparations and assists the lab manager in biobanking.
• Collects, compiles, analyzes and presents data to the PI and other lab members.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Has strong organizational and experimental skills.
• Good communication skills and be able to work well in a team.
• Experience in wet lab is a plus. 

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