Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

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Job Description Summary

The Research Biologics Technologist II will work in a team structure to support the development and implementation of the lab.

The Research Biologics Technologist II will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

The Research Biologics Technologist II will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Job Description

The Research Biologics Technologist II will:

Technical:

• Following protocols, designs, sets-up & conducts basic experiments.
• Analyzes & troubleshoots protocols & data obtained from individual experiments & recommends alternatives & suggestions to improve processes, validity &/or accuracy.

Administrative:

• Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting & entering data.
• Manipulates, interprets &/or presents results.
• Prepares charts & graphs for presentations & publications.
• Performs scientific literature searches in support of research.
• Completes portions of grant applications, manuscripts & publications.

Finances:

• Tracks & summarizes lab supply expenses.
• Verifies accuracy of invoices.
• Orders &/or maintains inventory of reagent, mice &/or lab supplies.

Training:

• May train students.

Skills:

Using a fully tested level of skill, may be asked to complete the following activities

1. Molecular Biology and Biochemistry:

• DNA, RNA, Protein isolation, purification & expression
• Southern, Northern, Western blotting
• PCR, RT-PCR,
• Plasmid preparation
• Cloning, mapping & sequencing of DNA, single nucleotide polymorphisms detection
• Recombinant virus production & purification
• ELISA assays
• HPLC
• Mitochondria functional analysis (Oroboros)

2. Cellular Biology:

• Cell isolation, cell culture and co-culture
• Organoids culture
• Functional studies
• Transfection and transduction
• Flow cytometry

3. Histology and Immunohistochemistry:

• Tissue fixation/processing: embedding, preparation of blocks & sectioning, staining.
• Immunohistochemistry
• Microscopy
• Tissue quantification

4. Animal:

• Husbandry
• Breeding & screening transgenic mice
• Dissections
• Blood collection
• Surgical procedures
• Database management of colony
• Physical and cognitive functional assays

5. Organ and Tissue Physiology:

• Making physiological solutions
• Tissue Dissection
• In vitro physiological assays
• Electronic Equipment Calibration and Use

Completes other duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports directly to the assigned Principal Investigator

Qualifications & Abilities Required

Successful complet on of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor\'s or higher degree in a scientific major or related field. Will consider appropriate combination of education and experience in lieu of bachelor\'s degree.

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills needed to participate as a creative member of a multidisciplinary research team.

Ability to exchange ideas and to work closely with clinicians, physical and occupational therapists, patients and professional organizations.

Willingness to network within the Institute and to independently s