Molecular Biology Research Technician

Albany Med; United States; On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Med Health System seeks a skilled research technician to support molecular and cellular physiology studies in the United States. You will perform a range of laboratory tests and procedures, prepare media and reagents, and document results under supervision.

The role involves reviewing methods, operating instruments, maintaining equipment, and assisting in planning experiments with the principal investigator.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related scientific field.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of technical duties involved in conducting biochemical, molecular biological, behavioral and immunological research laboratory tests, experiments and determinations in support of Albany Med Health System research operations.
• Performs routine procedures and experiments to address research question under the guidance of senior research technician, research laboratory manager and/or principal investigator.
• Prepare culture media, chemicals, reagents and solutions
• Compile and document experimental results.
• Confer with principal investigator to review work assignments and plans for research experiments, make minor modifications to existing laboratory procedures and techniques to meet the needs of the particular experiment as required
• Review laboratory methods, manual and/or scientific literature for information that allows one to perform and troubleshoot a research technique or experiment
• Set up instruments, material and apparatus and operate laboratory equipment required for specific tests.
• Clean and properly maintain laboratory equipment.
• Offer suggestions for purchase of necessary equipment when appropriate.
• Maintain sufficient inventory of appropriate material, supplies and equipment required for laboratory operations.
• Perform lab animal experiments.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related scientific field

Job description

Albany Med Health System seeks a skilled research technician to support molecular and cellular physiology studies in the United States. You will perform a range of laboratory tests and procedures, prepare media and reagents, and document results under supervision.

The role involves reviewing methods, operating instruments, maintaining equipment, and assisting in planning experiments with the principal investigator.