Research Senior Technician to assist and support scientific investigation to study gene therapy as directed in the Department of Biological Chemistry and Pharmacology, Ophthalmology & Vision Science and Gene therapy institute; independently conducts assigned experiments; performs a variety of molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques and procedures including PCR reactions, gel electrophoresis, assays, cell cultures and Northern and Western analysis; sorts and processes tissue and blood samples; tests and evaluates current procedures; performs routine procedures on lab animals; records, consolidates and assists with analysis of research results; assists in evaluating validity of data obtained from experimental procedures; summarizes data for inclusion