Job Description

Job Description:
Assists with the maintenance of a laboratory inventory and equipment. Supports the ordering and restocking reagents for the laboratory experiments which primarily use human tissues and pluripotent stem cell derived tissues in conjugation with genome engineering technology to elucidate novel ideas and concepts in the diabetes field.

Assists with lab compliance and administrative tasks. Working with administration and regulatory guidelines to keep the lab compliant. Fiscal organization, safety guidelines, shipping, travel arrangements and other related tasks.

Culture and differentiation of human stem cell lines. Cell culture of human primary cells including pancreatic islets of Langerhans.

Molecular and histological analysis of tissues and cells, possibly including genomic DNA isolation, PCR, RNA isolation, gene expression analysis by qPCR and NGS sequencing, protein localization or quantification by immunofluorescence analysis, Western blotting, or ELISA assay and flow-based assays

Other duties as assigned.



Expected Salary:
$19.20 - $22.00 per hour

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in biology or a closely related life science field.

Preferred:
• Specific work experience in molecular, biochemical or cell biology techniques.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office Software programs.
• Wiling to work with human cells, tissues and laboratory mice.