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Research Technician II (Onsite)

Company: Georgia Tech
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

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About Us


Overview
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school. Georgia Tech's Mission and Values
Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:
1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the well-being of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards. Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Department Information
The Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology & Emory University in Atlanta, GA, invites applications to our The Laboratory for Synthetic Immunity (LSI) is an interdisciplinary research group in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech & Emory School of Medicine. Founded in 2014 by Director Dr. Gabe Kwong, the mission of LSI is to pioneer the next wave of immunotherapies and diagnostics to intercept diseases at an early stage and develop treatments that drive deep responses to meaningfully improve patient outcomes.We are currently seeking multiple exceptional individuals to join our research group as a Research Technician in Atlanta, GA. The candidate will be a motivated technician with a strong desire to contribute to the design, execution, and interpretation of results of various molecular and cellular assays related to the development of biosensors for early cancer detection. The individual may work on multiple projects in parallel at various stages of development.The successful candidate will thrive on teamwork and collaboration. They will embrace a fast-paced environment and work closely with lab members to cultivate a positive and inclusive environment. This is a unique opportunity to join a well-funded research group with an established track record of academic excellence, breakthrough innovation and technology translation!
Job Summary


Perform a variety of technical activities required for conducting tests and experiments in a school or research laboratory within the Institute. Includes data collection and analyses, experiment preparation and equipment setup and operation. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: academic and research faculty, co-workers. This position typically will advise and counsel: NA. This position will supervise: NA.
Responsibilities


Job Duty 1 -
Gather, compile and summarize data in conjunction with assigned scientific tests, experiments, etc

Job Duty 2 -
Prepare statistical analyses and maintain related records..

Job Duty 3 -
Operate various equipment used in research studies.

Job Duty 4 -
Participate as directed in experiment design and preparation.

Job Duty 5 -
Participate as directed in preparation of presentations and manuscripts.

Job Duty 6 -
Maintain laboratory equipment.

Job Duty 7 -
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications


Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Experience
One to two years of job related experience
Preferred Qualifications


  • B.S. or M.S. degree in a life science discipline (Biology, Bioengineering, Immunology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, etc.) with two or more years of laboratory experience.
  • Proficiency in standard molecular biology techniques including cloning, mini/maxi preparations, nucleic acid extraction, gel electrophoresis.
  • Proficiency in cell biology techniques including mammalian cell culture, characterization, and manipulation.
  • Experience with weighing compounds, making reagents/solutions, and sterilization.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, time-management, and collaboration skills required.
  • Experience with multi-flow cytometry a plus.
    Required Documents to Attach


    To apply, please attach your curriculum vitae and cover letter
    Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities


    SKILLS
    This job requires working knowledge of research lab equipment and support processes and practices. Includes skill in data organization, statistical analysis and use of statistical and scientific computer applications.
    USG Core Values


    The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at .Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .
    Equal Employment Opportunity


    The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.More information on these policies can be found here: Board of Regents Policy Manual - University System of Georgia (usg.edu).
    Other Information


    • Perform molecular cloning, including construct purification, vector construction, nucleic acid preparation, sequencing, QC, and interpretation.
    • Produce, characterize and titer viruses for human cell transduction and engineering.
    • Perform culture, characterization, and manipulation of human cells. Aid in the validation of sense-and-respond biocircuits in human cells by flow cytometry and in vitro assays.
    • Support other molecular and cellular experiments and studies.
    • Support lab management including maintaining supplies, reagents, and cells.
    • Document the design, methodology, and results of experiments in electronic lab notebooks.
    • Participate in regular internal project meetings with team members.
      Other Information


      Salary range: $17.00 - $27.00 / hourlyLocation: Onsite (Atlanta, GA)Job grade: S3This is not a supervisory position.
      This position does not have financial responsibilities.
      No, this position will not be required to drive.
      This role is not considered a position of trust.
      This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Cd).
      This position will not travel
      This position does not require security clearance.
      Background Check


      Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit

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