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US Tech Solutions • North Chicago, IL 60086 • Posted 3 days ago via LinkedIn
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A research technician position is available at Genomic Research Center (GRC), focusing on human induced pluripotent stem cells reprogramming, cell differentiation, CRISPR editing, and high throughput functional screenings. The role involves conducting routine wet lab experimental protocols, maintaining cultured stem cells, and supporting team members with basic routine cell culture procedures. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain accurate records, maintain efficient communication, and participate in manuscript preparation.
Responsibilities
- Conduct routine wet lab experimental protocols and procedures.
- Maintain cultured stem cells and stem cell-derived cells.
- Keep an accurate record of experimental setup, SOP protocols, and data quality control notes.
- Maintain efficient and continuous communication with team members and managers.
- Support team members with basic routine cell culture procedures including media preparation and reagents aliquoting.
Qualifications
Required
- BS degree or master’s degree in biological sciences, molecular biology, neuroscience, or biochemistry.
- Significant 2-3 years tissue culture experience.
- Trained in proper wet lab procedures.
- Familiar with using basic lab equipment.
- Strong communication, organizational and documentation skills.
Preferred
- Experience in stem reprogramming, maintenance and cardiomyocytes differentiation.
- Ability to participate in manuscripts preparation and authorship.
About US Tech Solutions
US TECH SOLUTIONS is a leading IT consulting and talent management company with a strong presence in Canada. The company offers a wide range of IT services and solutions, including IT staffing, application development, IT consulting, and business process outsourcing across various industries. Established in 2002, US Tech Solutions is headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, and operates globally through strategic partnerships and subsidiaries.
Full Job Description
Duration: 3 Months
Employment Type:W-2
Job description:
A research technician position is available at Genomic Research Center (GRC).
We are looking for a highly motivated research technician to work independently and in collaboration with other scientists in projects involving human induced pluripotent stem cells reprogramming, cell differentiation, CRISPR editing, and high throughput functional screenings.
The successful candidate will be involved in critically timed experiments and long differentiation protocols that require daily attention.
The applicant is expected to:
a. Conduct routine wet lab experimental protocols and procedures.
b. Maintain cultured stem cells and stem cell-derived cells
c. Keep an accurate record of experimental setup, SOP protocols, and data quality control notes.
d. Maintain efficient and continuous communication with team members and managers.
e. Support team members with basic routine cell culture procedures including media preparation and reagents aliquoting.
Top 5 skills/requirements
a. Required Skill 1: significant cell culture expertise: maintenance, freezing, thawing, and passaging.
b. Required Skill 2: Biochemistry such as: Western blot, Immunofluorescence, flow cytometry
c. Required Skill 3: molecular biology such as: RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, RT- QPCR
d. Optional Skill 4: Gene editing using CRISPR technology
Education/Experience:
- BS degree or master’s degree in biological sciences, molecular biology, neuroscience, or biochemistry and significant 2-3 years tissue culture experience are a must. (Or a master’s degree with at least one year of experience).
- The applicant should already be trained in proper wet lab procedures and should be familiar with using basic lab equipment. Having strong communication, organizational and documentation skills is a must.
Nice to have (but not required) regarding skills.
- Having experience in stem reprogramming, maintenance and cardiomyocytes differentiation is highly preferred.
- The candidate will be involved in a highly enthusiastic, motivated, supportive, and diverse team.
- The candidate will be involved in multidisciplinary projects across different teams in GRC and is expected to work independently and support the team.
- Ability to participate in manuscripts preparation and authorship. The working schedule is flexible in agreement with the manager.
- Research technicians, lab managers, research technologists, a master’s student with significant cell culture expertise
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Recruiter Details:
Name: Anil
Email: anil.g@ustechsolutionsinc.com
Internal Id: 24-21012
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