Research Biologics Technologist 2 - Dr. Ishan Roy

By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You’ll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You’ll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.

Job Description Summary

The Research Biologics Technologist 2 will work in a team structure to support the development and implementation of the lab.

The Research Biologics Technologist 2 will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

The Research Biologics Technologist 2 will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Job Description

The Research Biologics Technologist 2 will:

Principal Responsibilities

Technical:

• Following protocols, designs, sets-up & conducts basic experiments. 

• Analyzes & troubleshoots protocols & data obtained from individual experiments & recommends alternatives & suggestions to improve processes, validity &/or accuracy.

Administrative:

• Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting & entering data.

• Manipulates, interprets &/or presents results.

• Prepares charts & graphs for presentations & publications. 

• Performs scientific literature searches in support of research.

• Completes portions of grant applications, manuscripts & publications.

Finances:

• Tracks & summarizes lab supply expenses.

• Verifies accuracy of invoices. 

• Orders &/or maintains inventory of reagent, mice &/or lab supplies.

Training:

• May train students.

Skills:

Using a fully tested level of skill, may be asked to complete the following activities  

• Molecular Biology and Biochemistry:

  • DNA, RNA, Protein isolation, purification & expression 

  • Southern, Northern, Western blotting

  • PCR, RT-PCR,

  • Plasmid preparation

  • Cloning, mapping & sequencing of DNA, single nucleotide polymorphisms detection

  • Recombinant virus production & purification

  • ELISA assays

  • HPLC

  • Mitochondria functional analysis (Oroboros)

• Cellular Biology:

  • Cell isolation, cell culture and co-culture

  • Organoids culture

  • Functional studies

  • Transfection and transduction

  • Flow cytometry

• Histology and Immunohistochemistry:

  • Tissue fixation/processing: embedding, preparation of blocks & sectioning, staining.

  • Immunohistochemistry

  • Microscopy

  • Tissue quantification

• Animal:

  • Husbandry

  • Breeding & screening transgenic mice

  • Dissections

  • Blood collection

  • Surgical procedures

  • Database management of colony

  • Physical and cognitive functional assays

• Organ and Tissue Physiology:

  • Making physiological solutions

  • Tissue Dissection

  • In vitro physiological assays

  • Electronic Equipment Calibration and Use

• Completes other duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports directly to the assigned Principal Investigator

Qualifications & Abilities Required

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a scientific major or related field. Will consider appropriate combination of education and experience in lieu of bachelor’s degree.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills needed to participate as a creative member of a multidisciplinary research team.

• Ability to exchange ideas and to work closely with clinicians, physical and occupational therapists, patients and professional organizations.

• Willingness to network within the Institute and to independently strengthen/develop new external collaborations.

• Ability to timely plan and to coordinate project completions.

Working Conditions

• Laboratory-based position with substantial time spent conducting experiments at the bench.

• Office setting for data analysis, writing, and administrative tasks.

• Need for protective gear, such as lab coats, gloves, and safety glasses, depending on the experimental procedures and hazards involved.

Pay and Benefits:

Salary Range:  $19.52 per hour - $33.46 per hour

Benefits: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits

*Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

 

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristics protected by law.

 

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