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Research / Lab Technician (biologist/molecular biologist/cell biologist)

Employer
The Execu|Search Group
Location
Downey, Illinois, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jul 10, 2022

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Sector
Academic / Research
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Other
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
An Illinois-based pharmaceutical company is currently seeking a new Research / Lab Technician for a promising opportunity with their growing staff. In this role, the Research / Lab Technician will be responsible for working in collaboration with other Scientists in projects involving human induced pluripotent stem cells reprogramming, cell differentiation, CRISPR editing, and high throughput functional screening.

Responsibilities:

The Research / Lab Technician will:
  • Conduct routine wet lab experimental protocols and procedures
  • Maintain cultured stem cells and stem cell-derived cells
  • Keep an accurate record of experimental setup, SOP protocols, and data quality control notes
  • Maintain efficient and continuous communication with team members and managers
  • Support team members with basic routine cell culture procedures including media preparation and reagents aliquoting
  • Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of Tissue Culture experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Biological Science, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience and/or a related field
  • Significant expertise in Cell Culture, including maintenance, freezing, thawing, and passaging
  • Experience with Biochemistry, such as: Western blot, Immunofluorescence, Flow Cytometry, etc.
  • Experience with Molecular Biology, such as: RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, RT-QPCR, etc.
  • Experience with Gene editing using CRISPR technology
  • Solid analytical, documentation and research skills
  • Great interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Highly organized
Desired Skills:
  • Master's Degree
  • Experience in Stem Reprogramming, Maintenance and Differentiation

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