Research Technician III (Skolnick Lab) (Onsite)

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Department Information

The School of Biological Sciences is a combination of what was once the School of Biology and the School of Applied Physiology. The mission of the School of Biological Sciences is to conduct exceptional research at the leading edge of biological sciences and to provide high quality, innovative education for undergraduate and graduate students.

A Research Technician III position is available within the Skolnick Group in the School of Biological Sciences, Georgia Tech. The Skolnick group is seeking an experienced lab technician with expertise in the screening of drugs and other small molecules in cancer cell lines to establish the ability of AI algorithms to identify effective anticancer molecules. The successful candidate

will be highly motivated, be a self-starter and be able to work in a multidisciplinary environment.

Job Summary

Provide professional level support to a school or research laboratory within the Institute in conducting and reporting results of tests and experiments. Includes coordination of lab testing processes, analysis of data and protocol design.

This position will interact on a consistent basis with: academic and research faculty, co-workers. This position typically will advise and counsel: academic and research faculty, co-workers. This position will supervise: NA.

Responsibilities

Job Duty 1 -

Compile and analyze tests data and report findings.

Job Duty 2 -

Prepare statistical analyses and maintain related databases.

Job Duty 3 -

Operate or advise in the operation various equipment used in research studies.

Job Duty 4 -

Investigate and propose alternative experiment procedures.

Job Duty 5 -

Participate as directed in experiment design and preparation.

Job Duty 6 -

Participate as directed in preparation of presentations and manuscripts.

Job Duty 7 -

Train in laboratory processes and proper use of laboratory equipment.

Job Duty 8 -

Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Experience

Two to three years of job related experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

SKILLS

This job requires working knowledge of the principles and practices of scientific and related laboratory operations. Includes skill in data organization, management and evaluation; statistical analysis; project organization; and use of advanced statistical and scientific computer applications.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Other Information

Salary range: $19.24 - $29.62 / hourly

Location: Onsite (Atlanta, GA)

Job grade: S4

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have financial responsibilities.

No, this position will not be required to drive.

This role is not considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Cd).

This position will not travel

This position does not require security clearance.

Other Information

Key aspects of the job include:

• Performing drug screening cell line studies.

• Develop and optimize methods needed to expand and characterize cell lines.

• Preparation of cell culture media and associated reagents and growth factors.

• Execute assays utilizing cell cultures with data analysis to support diverse research projects, DNA/RNA extraction, qPCR, immunofluorescence, and Western blotting.

The position length is expected to be one year.

Background Check

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening