Research Lab Technician

The Research Technician will be under the direct supervision of Dr. Lorico to generate data on cytomegalovirus and EGF receptor in cancer.  This is a grant-funded position.  

Located in Henderson, Nevada, approximately twenty-five minutes from the iconic Las Vegas strip, Touro University Nevada is a non-profit medical, health sciences, and education graduate university focused on positively impacting our community in healthcare and education. Our values surrounding intellectual pursuit and service to humanity are steadfast and are clearly visible in the actions of our students, faculty, staff, and graduates.

We invite you to apply to our position for consideration to join the ranks of our talented and professional staff and faculty. Please visit the tun.touro.edu/administration/human-resources website where you can see a comprehensive listing of optional benefits and Human Resources contact information.

BROAD RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist Dr. Lorico’s team in the technical aspects of the performance of research projects.
2. Maintain, monitor, and oversee any special research equipment associated with these projects, help in finding and ordering reagents and supplies.
3. Maintain written documentation of the progress of the tasks assigned
4. Maintain supplies necessary for performance of all projects involved.

SPECIFIC TASK RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintain Research Laboratory equipment and supplies for the projects assigned.
2. Be prepared to operate each piece of equipment efficiently and accurately to perform assays and tests as required
3. Maintain a schedule of work that efficiently manages the work performed for the assigned faculty.
4. Develop clear and succinct application standard operating procedures for the techniques involved in the research assigned.
5. Order reagents and necessary equipment when needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist in the supervision of students involved in the associated research.

Education:

• College graduate with science background

Experience:  

• Several years of experience in working in a research lab environment
• Awareness of the biosafety regulations related to research lab operations
• Administrative experience in record keeping
• Readiness to function as a team player
• Readiness to learn diverse techniques and accept responsibility for their accurate performance.

Skills & Abilities:

• Molecular Biology techniques, including cloning and DNA/RNA/Protein purification
• Electrophoresis- SDS-PAGE, Multiplex Western Blot
• Flow Cytometry
• RT-PCR
• Primary cell culture & cell culture techniques such as transfection and cell line maintenance.
• ELISA or other colormetric plate-based assays
• Microscopy and Sectioning (cryosection, paraffin, plastic), imunohistochemical analysis, fluorescence microscopy.
• Animal Use (rodents), familiarity with basic animal surgical techniques, tissue dissection
• Microbiology experience with bacteria and/or virus