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• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $50,329.13 - $50,329.13

Position Summary

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology is seeking a full-time laboratory Technician B to assist with experiments in yeast molecular genetics in the Symington Lab.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of growth media and of stock solutions.
• Order replacement supplies and maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Perform molecular genetic experiments, including genomic DNA isolation, yeast transformation, plasmid construction and PCR genotyping to assist members of the laboratory.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physics or related experience or equivalent in education, training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of molecular biology or immunology from coursework or equivalent research experience.
• One year of related experience preferred.

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