• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary: n/a
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $915.64 per week

Position Summary

Working in the Myeloma/Amyloidosis laboratory, the Technician B will support research in the field of Plasma Cell Dyscrasia under the supervision of the postdoctoral fellow/PI. The main topic of the lab is to study mechanisms of action of anti-myeloma agents as well as development of myeloma bone disease.

Responsibilities

• Assist the postdoctoral fellow/PI with experiments
• Perform a variety of techniques including flow cytometry, cell culture, PCR and immunohistochemistry, under supervision
• Assist with ordering of supplies and inventory maintenance
• Perform additional related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physics or related science or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques
• Must be self-motivated, be detail oriented, and have exemplary work ethic
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, work independently as well as part of a team, and work well under pressure
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and data management files

Other Requirements

• The candidate selected for this position is required to undergo a drug screening test prior to a final offer of employment being made
• Participation in the medical surveillance program:
  • work with laboratory animals
  • potential bloodborne pathogen exposure
  • work with known infectious agents or biological toxins where prophylactic vaccination is available
• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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