Specialist (Technical Assistant)

Laboratory Technical Specialist Amherst Campus Full

Time JR6483 Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly

selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully

diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of

its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching

its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of

its faculty, administration and staff. Job Description : Amherst

College invites applications for the Laboratory Technical

Specialist position. The Laboratory Technical Specialist is a

full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this

job opportunity is : $63,000 - $67,000. The salary offered will vary

based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant

education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other

nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is

pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits

package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their

families. Click here for Benefits Information . The Laboratory

Technical Specialist has expertise in the area of molecular biology

and supports the teaching and research efforts of the Biology

Department. Primary duties include (1) assisting faculty with

laboratory preparations for courses and research needs,

complementary with efforts of other Biology staff; (2) maintaining

and curating departmental equipment and materials used in molecular

analysis; and (3) overseeing and training students and staff in the

use of shared instruments. The function within the college is to

assist with and maintain the high standards of faculty / student

research and support the faculty's ability to provide experiential

learning opportunities in the teaching labs. Summary of

Responsibilities : Teaching Laboratory Support Assist faculty with

preparations for laboratory courses and research needs Prepare

reagents, e.g., buffers, and biological materials for teaching

labs, e.g., fruit flies and cell cultures Scientific Equipment and

Instruments Provide technical assessment and maintenance associated

with shared equipment and instruments used in teaching and research

laboratories Coordinate servicing of equipment from outside vendors

as needed Maintain curatorial information on shared technical

equipment and instruments, including storage location and usage

Manages maintenance and usage of shared equipment such as

microscopes, centrifuges, gel imaging systems, qRT-PCR system,

• 80oC freezers, and incubators Oversight and Training Provide

training for students and staff in the use of shared technical

instruments Develop and implement training modules for common

molecular biology techniques associated with departmental

equipment. This includes, but is not limited to, PCR, qPCR,

immunoblotting, and related workflows Qualifications : Required ~

Bachelor's Degree in biology or affiliated field ~3 years of

experience working in a research environment ~ Associate's Degree

in a relevant field with w / 5 years of experience in a relevant

research environment, in lieu of minimum education and related

experience ~ Experience and understanding of the instruments used

for molecular biology analysis ~ Familiarity with biohazard

regulations and chemical safety regulations ~ Experience with the

use and maintenance of technical equipment ~ Experience with basic

computer software for organizing electronic databases ~ Excellent

organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills ~ Ability

to multitask and work with flexibility and efficiency between

research labs and teaching laboratories ~ Successful completion of

a pre-employment physical and lift test ~ Required reference and

background checks Preferred Graduate Degree in Biology or

affiliated field More than 5 years of related experience Experience

with culturing and propagating microorganisms and other model

systems (such as Drosophila melanogaster) used in teaching labs

Experience with sterile technique Experience with Biosafety Level 2

(BSL2) work conditions Interested candidates are asked to submit a

resume and cover letter online at . Please be sure to upload all

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