Technical Assistant II - Hrvatin Lab

Job description

Classification: Exempt Job Family: Technicians Reports to: HHMI Member Job Description Summary: OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY Designs and performs bench level experiments and small independent research projects to support scientific research objectives of a lab or group. Analyzes experimental data, addresses methodological problems in experimental protocols and results, and reports data to supervisor. Uses discretion in prioritizing and organizing workflow and in optimizing methodologies and results. CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES: - In consultation with the Principal Investigator or other project manager, designs bench level experiments and small independent research projects. - Independently operates lab equipment and prepares and orders necessary supply stocks. May work with vendors to address equipment, reagent, or supply issues. - Performs analysis of experimental results by identifying methodological problems and helping to identify and implement modifications in research protocols. - Documents, compiles, and assists in interpreting experimental data. Reports data to supervisor in oral and written reports. - May assist Technical Associate or project manager with determining the order of rese...