Research Technician

Location: City of Rochester

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Kornberg Medical Research Building time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
R269302

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** Job Location (Full Address):
** 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
** Opening:
** Worker Subtype:

Regular Time Type:

Full time Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Department:400094 Neurology - NMD M & D

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)
Range:

UR URG 107 HCompensation Range:$23.06 - $32.29
* The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
*** Responsibilities:
** Performs advanced wet-laboratory and animal research to support the development of gene-targeted therapies for neuromuscular diseases. Designs and executes experiments using mammalian cell lines, mouse models, and

C. elegans to investigate disease mechanisms and evaluate therapeutic strategies. Develops, optimizes, and implements molecular, cellular, and in vivo techniques, including gene delivery and expression analysis. Analyzes and interprets data, troubleshoots experimental challenges, and prepares reports and research documentation. May coordinate animal studies and provide technical guidance to junior staff and trainees.
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
*** Exercises independent technical judgment to design and execute experiments in cell lines, mouse models, and

* C. elegans*, selecting appropriate molecular, cellular, and in vivo approaches to address research objectives. Develops and refines protocols for a range of experiments including expression analysis and phenotypic assessments.
* Reviews and integrates relevant scientific literature to inform experimental design; analyzes and interprets molecular, histological, behavioral, and functional data. Prepares detailed reports, protocols, and summaries outlining hypotheses, methodologies, results, and conclusions for internal documentation, publications, and grant support.
* Plans and conducts complex, non-routine technical procedures, including molecular cloning, vector preparation, genotyping, microscopy, behavioral assays, and tissue processing. Sets up, calibrates, and maintains specialized laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for cellular and animal studies.
* May coordinate animal colony management, schedule and oversee in vivo studies, and provide technical training and oversight to junior staff, students, or trainees; may contribute input regarding performance and staffing decisions.
* Oversees laboratory operations, including maintenance of biological safety level (BSL) compliance and certifications, monitoring and managing reagent and animal inventories, and ordering and receiving laboratory supplies and equipment. Ensures proper documentation, storage, and regulatory adherence for biological materials.
* Performs other related duties in support of laboratory research objectives.
** MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
*** High School diploma or equivalent required
* Associate's degree preferred
* 7 years of relevant experience required
* or equivalent combination of education and experience
** KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

*** OSHA Safety Requirements required
* Scientific methods preferred

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