Market Range: 05

Hiring Salary: 18.39

THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION.

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, this position will focus upon the design, amplification and production of a gene therapy product for pre-clinical studies in a research setting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists with research studies, experiments and assays, including collection of data, preparation of solutions and set-up and maintenance of equipment.
2. Performs molecular biological assays (such as: PCR, plasmid DNA amplification and purification, plasmid DNA recombination methods, gel electropheoresis, Northern blot analysis, and NexGen sequencing approaches).
3. Performs cell culture handling and gene therapy vector production.
4. Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory.
5. Conducts daily check of supplies, order supplies when needed, and ensures that the equipment and eye wash stations in the lab are properly functioning.
6. Assists with general lab maintenance and cleaning.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.