Research Technician Opportunity at Innovative Genomics Institute – Apply Now!
Job Posting: Research Technician (9613C)
Innovative Genomics Institute – #67554
About Berkeley
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Departmental Overview
The Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI) is a partnership between the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of California, San Francisco. The IGI envisions a world in which genome-engineering innovations benefit humanity and are accessible to all. The Institute’s mission is to accelerate genome discovery and translation of resulting technologies in order to ethically and equitably improve human health and sustainable agriculture.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: Friday, April 26, 2024
Responsibilities
- Assists with lab experiments designed by supervisor, including performing phage and microbial genetic screens under supervision.
- Assists in isolating, propagating, and editing bacteriophages, as well as culturing of microbial communities, microbiome editing, cloning, and DNA library preparation.
- As needed, diagnoses and resolves strategic problems in experiments or samples.
- Generates reagents for phage editing microbiome engineering as designed by supervisor.
- Trains undergraduates and junior laboratory assistants.
- Processes data including calculating transformation and targeted DNA editing efficiencies.
- Organizes and stores laboratory equipment and chemicals, including general chemicals and custom molecular and microbiology reagents.
Required Qualifications
- Strong organizational skills.
- Experience working with bacteriophages.
- Molecular biology experience.
- Experience with handling nucleic acids is desirable.
- Cloning experience.
- Microbial cultivation experience.
- Education/Training: Bachelor’s degree in related area and /or equivalent experience / training.
Preferred Qualifications
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to keep a detailed record of experimental and results.
Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California’s Compensation & Benefits website. The budgeted salary for this position is $25.75 – $26.35 per hour.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
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