Laboratory Technician - RNA & CRISPR Research (Seasonal)

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); Sur place; USD 27 552 - 34 440; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation, holidays and leave

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Résumé du poste

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a seasonal Laboratory/Technical Assistant (Semenova Lab) for the Waksman Institute. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Assists with experiments investigating RNA-targeting type VI CRISPR-Cas systems. Performs molecular cloning and plasmid analysis.

Conducts bacterial cell transformations and growth experiments. Prepares RNA samples for RNA sequencing and downstream analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field, or equivalent laboratory experience.
• Hands-on experience with microbiology, molecular biology, and RNA workflows.
• Ability to perform RNA purification and analyses.

Responsabilités

• Assists with experiments investigating RNA-targeting type VI CRISPR-Cas systems.
• Performs molecular cloning and plasmid analysis.
• Conducts bacterial cell transformations and growth experiments.
• Prepares RNA samples for RNA sequencing and downstream analyses.
• Supports overall laboratory operations, including supply and equipment ordering.

Connaissances

Microbiology protocols

Molecular biology protocols

RNA biology protocols

RNA purification

Centrifuges

Pipettes

Electrophoresis

Electroporation

PCR machines

Plate readers

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Genetics, or related field

Description du poste

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a seasonal Laboratory/Technical Assistant (Semenova Lab) for the Waksman Institute. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Assists with experiments investigating RNA-targeting type VI CRISPR-Cas systems. Performs molecular cloning and plasmid analysis.

Conducts bacterial cell transformations and growth experiments. Prepares RNA samples for RNA sequencing and downstream analyses.