Research Technician II, Pharmacology, Wang Lab

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Type, TX | United States

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Research Technician II, Pharmacology, Wang Lab

Are you excited about biology research, and would like to join a team doing cutting edge work on the fundamental biology of the causative agent of a major human disease?

Job Summary

The Wang Lab is hiring a Research Technician II. This position is identified to support a research laboratory in the Department of Pharmacology. The Research Technician II (RTII) will join the research team led by Dr. Boyuan Wang studying how starvation response in bacteria triggers antibiotic persistence. The Wang Lab uses functional proteomics and metabolomics to identify non-covalent interactions that allow (p)ppGpp, the starvation-induced second messenger, to control multiple cellular processes.

The RTII will be under the supervision of Dr. Wang and be expected to conduct experiments and tests in the field of molecular biology, protein biochemistry and microbiology. This will include preparing biological and chemical reagents, making measurements and recording data, which will be used in reports and publications. The RTII will additionally assist with lab organization including safety compliance, waste disposal, training new members, consumables ordering, equipment maintenance, as well as participating in regular laboratory meetings & events.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in chemistry or biochemistry and one year of research experience in research laboratories in a relevant field.

Preferred skills and abilities: 

• Solid knowledge basis from your major coursework.
• General chemistry: solution preparation for given molarity of solutes and pH.
• DNA technology: plasmid extraction; PCR; sub-cloning, agarose gel electrophoresis.
• Protein technology: expression, purification, polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis.
• Microbiology: growth media preparation; growth and selection in solid and liquid media.
• Effective communication skills.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in field of assignment and no experience required.
• Two (2) years college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment and two (2) years of laboratory experience at level of Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent.
• High school graduation or GED and four (4) years laboratory experience to include two (2) years at level of Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent.

Job Duties

• Performs routine scientific and medical research work in science area such as biology, chemistry, physics, or other related scientific field.
• Assembles and/or operates various laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Records research data in accordance with prescribed procedures, discussing results with supervisor.
• Assists in collection of data for project reports.
• Reads literature and confers with supervisor concerning implementation of new procedures.
• May plan for, and provide working supervision to, work of laboratory personnel of lower grade engaged in limited phase of research project.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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