Research Technician II - The University of Rochester : Job Details

Exercising some independent judgment and following the guidance of laboratory management, this individual is responsible for providing research support for URMC IDD investigators for investigator-led studies This individual is trained in methods for tissue and bacterial cultures, RT-PCR, neutralization and ELISA serologic assays and antigen preparation. This individual is able to maintain equipment, store and organize laboratory specimens, and assist in protocol development. - - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - - Plans, manages, performs and processes data generated by moderately complex laboratory experiments which include PCR, ELISA, Western blot and biochemical assays. Utilizes laboratory equipment including centrifuges, incubators, tissue culture hoods, automated plate washers, and thermocyclers. Tissue and viral culture including maintaining various cells lines, at times simultaneously, growth of respiratory viruses, Preparation and sterilization of buffers and reagents including tissue cult...Technician, Research, Clinical Research, Laboratory, Healthcare