Technical Assistant I - Hrvatin Lab
Whitehead Institute · US
Classification: Exempt Job Family: Technicians Reports to: HHMI Member Job Description Summary: Performs bench level experiments and small independent resear...
Job description
Classification: Exempt Job Family: Technicians Reports to: HHMI Member Job Description Summary: 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. CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES: - In consultation with the Principal Investigator or other project manager, conducts bench level experiments and small independent research projects. - Operates lab equipment and prepares and orders necessary supply stocks. May work with vendors to address equipment, reagent, or supply issues. - 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 research processes that best support essential project goals. - Operate and maintain laboratory equipment to complete investigations. - Prepares, orders, and maintains stocks of necessary reagents, solutions and supplies. - May consult scientific literature as needed. - Other tasks as required or assigned. QUA...