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Laboratory Technician II
Posting Number: S00973
Position Status: Full Time
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Job Summary
Posting Number
S00973
Position Status
Full-time
Campus
Western University Campus-Pomona, CA
Department
1309-Research and Biotechnology
Job Summary
This position provides technical lab support to faculty and students in cellular and molecular biology and immunology research laboratory in the Department of Translational Research by performing a variety of routine and moderately complex laboratory and research-related responsibilities. The Laboratory Technician II works independently, reporting directly to the assigned faculty. Cellular and Molecular biology experiments include, but are not limited to, Cell isolation and culture, Western blotting, qPCR, histopathology including cutting thin sections, Immunohistochemistry and Immunofluorescence, and flow cytometry analysis.
Job Duty
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Individuals must possess knowledge, skills and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions can be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, or related field. A combination of undergraduate coursework and related experience may be considered.
Experience: One to two-year experience with working knowledge of laboratory equipment and research protocols in cell culture and laboratory techniques (DNA extraction, PCR, histology, immunostaining), and familiarity with laboratory safety and proper storage of various types of reagents and chemicals are highly desirable. Knowledge of computer analysis techniques and ability to provide routine analysis and interpretation of research data.
Preferred Qualifications
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Hours: The regular daily hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 9:00a.m. to 6:00p.m., with a one-hour unpaid lunch period. Hours may vary according to the needs of the Department and/or College.
Physical Demands
Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes
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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and use hands. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms and is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. There are no special vision requirements for this job.
Describe Work Environment
Duties are routinely performed in a typical laboratory setting. While performing duties in this setting the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold (non-weather), and risk of electric shock.
The employee is regularly exposed to wet humid conditions (non-weather), moving mechanical parts, and high precarious places. The employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions, extreme heat (non-weather), and risk of radiation. The noise level in this setting may be loud due to the noise of ventilation system and hydraulic body hoist.
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To apply, visit https://jobs.westernu.edu/postings/20501
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