Research Technician I- II

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The Priess lab is hiring a Research Technician I or II. The project is studying mechanisms of age-dependent tissue deterioration using the model C. elegans.

The work primarily involves the generation and analysis of transgenic C. elegans through CRISPR gene editing
• Culture/media preparation
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Research Technician I:

• Bachelor’s degree in related scientific field
• Demonstrated scientific knowledge and laboratory skils in the area of study

Research Technician II:

• Bachelor’s degree in related scientific field
• 2 years of experience working in a lab outside of school coursework

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONs:

Research Technician I:

• Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, molecular biology or microbiology with at least one year postgraduate research experience, or undergraduate senior thesis.
• Demonstrated expertise with plasmid construction/cloning and standard molecular techniques outside of school coursework

Research Technician II:

• Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, molecular biology or microbiology
• Demonstrated expertise with plasmid construction/cloning and standard molecular techniques outside of school coursework

Cover letters are highly desired from applicants.

Research Tech I: The hourly pay range for this position is from $22.87 to $32.56 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.
Research Tech II: The hourly pay range for this position is from $26.48 to $37.70 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.
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