The Institute of NanoBio Technology is looking for a Research Technologist to perform laboratory tasks and complete routine assays following common or established protocols and procedures.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory experiments by following common protocols or with instruction. Uses basic science knowledge to learn techniques/methods of the lab.
• Gain problem solving skills through progressive training, understanding of the research, and experience. Run lab tests and complete measurements assigned.
• Identify and resolve common problems involved in routine research assays.
• Understands the role of senior lab members and accepts constructive guidance.
• Increases own skill base and knowledge of lab research and relevant assays.
• Train users in standard equipment operation and routine lab techniques and procedures.
• Set-up experiments based on defined standards.
• Collect project data.
• Prepare, test, and maintain standard laboratory equipment.
• Perform related laboratory maintenance, monitoring inventory of supplies, cleaning equipment.

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Cell culture
• Drug uptake studies
• Transwell assays
• Fluorescence microscopy
• Matlab user

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.

• Master's Degree.   
• Some related post-undergraduate work experience.

Classified Title: Research Technologist 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC  
Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $26.25 HRLY (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F/8:30-5 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Homewood Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Institute for NanoBioTechnology  
Personnel area: Whiting School of Engineering