Research Technician

Department Statement :

The School of Life Sciences (SOLS) has provided a vital hub for creative excellence at Arizona State University, with more than 670 faculty, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and staff, and research that ranges from studies on biodiesel and biohydrogen to vaccine development and the conservation of whales. As ASU's first academic unit to fully reflect President Michael Crow's integrated, interdisciplinary vision for the New American University, the School of Life Sciences offers active and evolving platforms for collaborative, cutting-edge research and faculty whose discovery is freed from traditional institutional boundaries.

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Job Profile :

Lab and Research Assistant 2 Non-Exempt

Job Family :

Lab and Research Support

Time Type : Full time

Max Pay - Depends on experience :

22.50 USD Hourly

Job Description :

The Mana lab conducts high impact science. We strive hard for our mission - to understand stem cell regulation through diet and disease. We value quality, rigor, curiosity, and innovation in our approach. The Mana lab seeks discovery and growth, and thus promotes a dynamic lab environment filled with self-motivated, creative, collaborative, and hardworking labmates. The Mana lab uses genetic mouse models, organoids (mouse and human) and cell lines to explore the metabolic and epigenetic regulation in stem cells and cancer. This requires in vivo, ex vivo, and in vitro experiments. The research technician will have a critical role in 1) assisting with maintaining a mouse colony, 2) learning and applying methods and techniques that are fundamental to the lab, and 3) assisting with lab management by helping with ordering, organizing lab equipment / supplies, and on-boarding and training new labmates. The research technician will be a fundamental team player in ongoing research projects to advance the goals of the grant. This is an ideal position for a post-baccalaureate interested in applying for graduate school.

Pay Range : $20.40 - $22.50 per hour; DOE

Essential Duties :

• Learn, apply and teach methods essential for the Mana lab : PCR, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, microscopy, protein analysis (westerns), mouse handling, tissue harvesting, intestinal crypt isolation and culture, organoid culturing, flow cytometry, cell culture, viral transduction, plasmid design and construction, immunoprecipitation.
• Assist with maintaining an active mouse colony : mouse handling / breeding / husbandry, setting up crosses, recording litters, tissue collection and lysis for genotyping, weening pups.
• Assist with maintenance of records for purchasing, lab equipment, controlled substances and biosafety protocols used in the laboratory; package waste material and arrange for disposal according to established procedures.
• Assist with organization of laboratory equipment, reagents and materials; stocking supply inventory; wash and autoclave glassware.
• Train students in the operation of equipment, protocols, and performance of technical procedures.

Desired Qualifications :

Working Environment :

Minimum Qualifications :

High School Diploma and two-years (2) experience appropriate to the area of assignment / field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and / or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Driving Requirement :

Driving is not required for this position.

Location : Campus : Tempe

Funding : No Federal Funding

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