Research Technician III- Mendes Lab

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• Utilizes new and innovative research techniques involving a high degree of skill and training. May include performing reviews of the literature, applying acquired knowledge to new experimental questions, and participating in the selecting and designing of appropriate tasks to address relevant scientific questions.
• Performs moderate to complex analysis and calculation of data; interprets and makes recommendations. Organizes and manages data, conducts tests, and performs statistical analysis on data using statistical software. Includes organizing technicians and coordinating experiments
  Produces data tables and figures for research papers and presentation and reviews the draft material for content, organization, clarity, grammar and style. In particular, ensures that writing is accessible to a wide range of individuals with varying degrees of literacy.
• May serve as the leader for the testing of hazardous or potentially hazardous substances including primary responsibility for testing and maintaining personal protective equipment, devices and equipment. Works closely with the physical processes used to sample or measure environmental actions including establishing grids, monitoring stack releases and sampling for hazardous materials.
• Provides technical oversight to lower-level research technicians.
  Coordinates the training and performance of lower-level technicians and students.
  Inspects completed work and assures quality and compliance of standards and specifications; determines needs, develops specifications and selects vendors and equipment for testing. Educates on the monitoring and sampling of equipment; may train staff and identify technical training needs
• Serves as department representative for information and questions concerning testing, sampling and monitoring methods and practices; reviews and revises procedures and policies according to best research practices.
• Works closely with Principal Investigator and other research staff to modify or develop new procedures and policies.
• May prepare and monitor a lab budget, working closely with department administrators and centralized finance teams.
• Keeps current with industry standards, best practices, and trends in health sciences, Attends/participates in weekly lab meetings, and, as appropriate, institutes and seminars.
• Other duties as assigned

• High School diploma or GED and 5 years experience with performing basic sampling, monitoring or research activities; compiling and collecting data and preparing reports required
• Associate's degree in Neuroscience, Health Science, Biology, Chemistry or other science related field of study preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in animal (mouse) work and cell culture work. Experience in routine biochemical and molecular biological techniques, and practical laboratory and animal experience are strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and scientific methods required
• Experiential knowledge of the workings of an academic research laboratory, including general knowledge of biochemistry, microbiology, and molecular biology methods. Microscopy skills are beneficial.
• Ability to work independently and the capacity to design, organize, and analyze experimental data that serves as an invaluable tool in the publication of papers in scientific journals and obtaining future funding preferred. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including written communication preferred 
• Good organizational skills, ability to use good judgment, and demonstrate attention to detail are necessary preferred  
  

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