Lab Technician - Contract - TalentBurst, Inc.
Marlborough, MA
About the Job
Lab Technician
Marlborough, MA | Part Time
2 + years with high possibility of extension
Pay Rate: $24/hr. on W2
Additional Information: This is a part-time role (24 hours/ week) to support lab work on site 3 days a week.
Job Description
Summary
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Marlborough, MA | Part Time
2 + years with high possibility of extension
Pay Rate: $24/hr. on W2
Additional Information: This is a part-time role (24 hours/ week) to support lab work on site 3 days a week.
Job Description
Summary
- With a focus on in-house biological studies and academic collaboration in clinical settings, the Laboratory/Research Technician provides scientific support and skill sets in laboratory operations in the field of stem cell research.
- This role requires a self-motivated individual with relevant experience in scientific operations: conducts biological experiments such as cell culture, including medium preparation and media change; organizes collected data in collaboration with research scientists; and provides support with a wide range of duties and tasks related to overseeing the routine operations of a scientific laboratory.
- Cultures induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells.
- Differentiates the neuronal organoid from iPS cells in culture.
- Operates specialized biological assays, tests, and studies in molecular biology, cell culture, small molecule screening, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, etc.
- Supports with tissue handling, sectioning, and processing for immunofluorescence imaging.
- Produces and formulates media batches for routine cell culture and reagent testing from established protocols.
- Acquires microscopy images from processed samples.
- Organizes the collected data and pictures.
- Assists research scientists to develop experimental protocols and procedures.
- Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, such as safe handling of biohazard materials and toxic chemical substances; conducts laboratory inspections as necessary.
- Monitors, organizes, stocks, receives, tracks inventory, and orders supplies (chemicals, reagents, personal protective equipment, etc.).
- Oversees the cleaning and sanitization of the laboratory; ensures all equipment and instruments function correctly and maintenance of said equipment as necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
- A bachelor's degree in basic or life science is required; a master's degree is desirable.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in biological research with mammalian cell culture and immunohistochemistry; experience with ES cell/iPS cell culture and neural organoid culture is preferred.
- Management skills in operating the laboratory smoothly by scheduling staff, tracking and monitoring equipment, replenishing supplies, and maintaining all security protocols and standards.
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including non-technical colleagues.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with attention to detail.
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs, as well as stand, sit, reach, and kneel for laboratory organization and inventory control tasks, such as receiving consumables and reagents, restocking, etc.
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Source : TalentBurst, Inc.