Research Technician - Povelones Lab
villanova universityVillanova (PA)
$47,500
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villanova universityVillanova (PA)
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$47,500
About the role
Research Technician - Povelones LabGrant-funded position for up to 5 years, contingent on annual renewal. The labs of Megan and Michael Povelones are seeking a research technician to contribute to an NIH-funded joint-project exploring mechanism of adhesion of trypanosomatid parasites in insects. The successful candidate will be expected to help with ordering for both labs, maintain inventories of reagents and cell lines, ensure that safety protocols are up to date and followed, and organize and maintain protocols and data. In addition, this person will have the opportunity to drive their own research project, train and supervise undergraduate and masters level students, publish papers, and present their research at local, national, and international conferences. Specific tasks will include maintenance of a mosquito colony and parasite cell lines, confocal microscopy, and cell and molecular biology. This position is a great opportunity for someone who wants to contribute to an exciting and rigorous research program while gaining experience in a wide range of techniques while serving as a mentor for other trainees. The successful candidate will join a supportive, joint-lab research environment within a student-focused University that is committed to supporting cutting edge biological research within a vibrant and diverse department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Mosquito husbandry, maintenance of cell lines, lab organization, ordering, and keeping updated inventories of plasmids, cells, reagents, and protocols. Design and conduct experiments, analyze results, and prepare results for dissemination to general and specialist audiences. Laboratory techniques include cell culture, fluorescence microscopy, molecular biology, mosquito infections, and protein biochemistry. Training and supervision of undergraduate and masters degree students. Coordinate travel to conferences, shipping and receiving reagents from collaborating labs, and data analysis, including bioinformatics. Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
MS or BA in Biology or a related discipline. Experience working in a lab environment. Strong written and oral communication skills. Excellent organizational and communication skills and the ability to interact positively with faculty, staff, and students.
Preferred Qualifications:
At least 0.5 years' experience in a lab environment is strongly desired. Experience in cell and molecular biology (beyond coursework) is a plus. Tools, machinery and equipment used: Centrifuges, autoclaves, microscopes, and other standard cell and molecular biology equipment. Environmental conditions: Will be working with chemicals and BSL-1 cultured cells in a BSL-2 laboratory environment. Will also be working with laboratory colonies of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. The candidate would periodically have to report outside of normal business hours to maintain laboratory organisms. Grant-funded position for up to 5 years, contingent on annual renewal.
Salary:
$47,500. The final salary will be determined with consideration of several factors including the selected candidate's qualifications, department budget availability, market data, and internal equity.
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