Research Technician 3 - Department Of Pediatrics - Georgetown University Medical Center

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Research Technician 3 - Department of Pediatrics - Georgetown University Medical Center

Job Overview

The Research Technician 3 directly supports vital research to find a cure for diabetes mellitus. Working both independently and/or as a team member, they provide skilled capabilities to support the scope of research related functions that require a high degree of proficiency.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform complex laboratory and research related tasks, which include immunologic in vitro assays, RIA, ELISA, and prep for SEM; and perform in vivo studies in animal models

• Troubleshoot problems and recommend solutions

• Evaluate experiment results using statistical and multivariate analysis

• Act as a specialist on laboratory or other research methods and equipment functions

• Perform unsupervised library research of collections of data, organization, processing, analysis; and assist with data interpretation including manuscript preparation

• As assigned, assist the instruction of a laboratory academic section in research techniques, instruments, lab methods, and procedures and safety

• Perform database entry, sample tracking, and review and documentation of detailed information interpretation

Work Interactions

Reporting report to the Lab Director/Principal Investigator, the Research Technician 3 works with investigators on extending current acquisition and analysis techniques; and supervises student workers in their research work.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• 2 to 3 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with investigators

• Ability to use measurable and verifiable information for making decisions or judgements

• Ability to work as part of a team and to use a consultative approach to resolve issues in area of responsibility

• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Ability to assist in the preparation of technical produces and reports

• Ability to maintain good record keeping

• Aptitude for learning new techniques

Work Mode: On Campus Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources Mode of Work Designation.

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Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.