Wet Lab Technician

Dawson

Columbus, OH

$22 to $23 Hourly
Full-Time

Job Description

Wet Lab Technician

Infectious Diseases/ Science

$22.00-$23.00 per hour

Contract with potential for hire!

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Columbus, Ohio (onsite)

The Laboratory Technician will play a crucial role in supporting research and experiments within the IDI-GEMS lab. The ideal candidate will have a background in both molecular biology and microbiology techniques, demonstrating proficiency in handling various biological samples and conducting experiments. This position involves a combination of hands-on laboratory work and collaboration with research teams.

What you’ll be doing:

Execute molecular biology experiments, including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, and gel electrophoresis
Perform microbiological techniques such as microbial culture preparation
Prepare reagents and solutions according to established protocols
Document experimental procedures, results, and observations accurately
Collaborate with researchers to achieve project goals and timelines
Would be conducting very basic testing on the below:
- Wastewater
- Dust
- Eventually, ticks that are no longer alive

Who we’re looking for:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or a related field
Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques, such as PCR, qPCR, DNA/RNA extraction, and microbiological techniques
Familiarity with laboratory equipment, instrumentation, safety protocols, and Good Lab Practices
Heavy wet lab experience/lab technical skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
Effective communication skills for collaboration within a multidisciplinary team
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a dynamic research environment
Experience in Next-Generation Sequencing technologies
Entomology knowledge (Tick)
2 years – Microbiology/Molecular Biology coursework/Internship experience is acceptable

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