Research Technician I

Overview:

the opportunity to perform laboratory research using innovative techniques.

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicates problems or matters of a scientific, technical and/or administrative nature within

• Conducts research and assists in the conduct of research.
• Analyzes data and interprets results to write reports and summaries of findings.
• Maintains accurate records of tests conducted, results, data and patients tested including

• Maintains equipment and inventory through making minor adjustments, performing scheduled

• Organizes and prioritizes work to meet specific goals and accomplishments.
• Maintains clean and efficient work area and replenishes supplies as necessary.
• Helps manage the animal colony and is comfortable isolating samples from euthanized mice.
• Helps prep for experiments.
• Helps maintain the labs cleanliness and safety.
• Preparation of stock solutions and reagents.
• Maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Availability to work occasional overtime on weekends or evenings to complete time sensitive

• Acquires knowledge for new technology and policy/procedure revisions.
• Various assays including one or more of the following:
• Staining and running samples for flow cytometry
• RNA isolation/RT-PCR
• Genotyping
• Immunoflorescent staining
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

graduation are welcome to apply.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Working toward a B.S. or B.A. degree, preferably in Biology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related

• Desirable but not required skills include experience with any or all of sterile tissue culture, flow

cloning.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrates the ability to recognize priorities in organization of work flow.
• Able to perform duties independently, with a minimal need for direct supervision.

About Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed)

Our vision is health equity for all in Southwest Michigan through innovation in the practice and study of medicine.

WMed is the recipient of a $100 million foundational gift and the Empowering Futures Gift, a philanthropic commitment of $300 million to support the mission of the medical school. WMed contributes to the economic vitality of Southwest Michigan through the services we provide as well as the creation of 1,600 new jobs and an annual estimated economic impact of $353 million in Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties.

We train physicians in 10 residencies and five fellowships accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. To support our educational mission, we have Joint Accreditation for interprofessional continuing education, which incorporates accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.

WMed Health is the clinical practice of the medical school with more than 300 providers offering comprehensive primary care and specialty services in several locations throughout the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek areas. Faculty in the Department of Pathology serve as the Office of the Medical Examiner for counties throughout Michigan and northern Indiana.

The W.E. Upjohn M.D. Campus located in downtown Kalamazoo serves as the primary educational facility with student study and social spaces, team-based learning halls, faculty and administrative offices, a state-of-the-art Simulation Center accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, basic science research labs, as well as toxicology and forensic pathology labs.

WMed builds upon Kalamazoo’s century-long foundation of drug discovery and medical device development with a strategic investment in clinical, laboratory, community, and educational research. The Center for Immunobiology, Center for Clinical Research, Research Histology Lab, Innovation Center, and Human Research Protection Program contribute to the medical school’s advancement of knowledge through innovation and discovery.

We provide a drug- and tobacco-free workplace.

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