Research Technician - Biology

The Allen Discovery Center is dedicated to the advancement of basic biology and biomedicine, and to using an integrated approach to control biological structure and function. Through a combination of molecular genetics, biophysics, and computational approaches, researchers at the Center work toward a multi-level control of patterning. Novel technology is being developed to modulate the bioelectric communication that enables cells to coordinate their activities toward specific anatomical and functional outcomes. This new type of epigenetic control has significant implications for developmental biology, evolution, unconventional computation, and synthetic bioengineering. Applications in progress include the repair of birth defects, regenerative medicine, cancer reprogramming, and synthetic biology.

We are seeking a versatile, experienced, and highly motivated Research Technician, who will report to a senior scientist working at our Allen Discovery Center. The Research Technician will assist this researcher with a broad range of electrophysiology and cell culture techniques, including:

• Cell culture plating and maintenance (such as making stock solutions, media changes and culture splitting)
• Conducting traditional patch-clamp experiments
• Confocal imaging

The ideal candidate must have electrophysiology experience, be detail-oriented, experienced in producing reproducible high- quality data, able to manage multiple concurrent tasks, and be an excellent verbal and written communicator.

Basic Requirements:

• Knowledge and skills as typically acquired by a Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, biology, biomedical engineering, or a related discipline
• 1-2 years of electrophysiology experience in an academic or industrial laboratory

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with basic statistics, image analysis software, and Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop a plus
• Experience with confocal imaging is preferred
• Must be organized, with excellent interpersonal and analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task, be able to work independently, and possess a strong drive toward excellence in state-of- the-art research

Special Work Schedule Requirements:

May work with and be exposed to hazardous chemicals and materials, human/animal tissue and fluids, radiation.