Research Technician Position Available A research technician position will be available starting October of 2010 in Dr. SangHyuk Chung’s group within the newly established Center for Nuclear Receptors and Cell Signaling to study interactions between steroid hormones and human papillomavirus in the context of cervical cancer. Preferred candidates will have experience in cell culture, western blotting, PCR, or mouse work. Bachelor’s degree majored in biology with laboratory experience is also preferred. Duties and responsibility of the successful candidate will include but not limited to: Perform a variety of complex technical duties involved in conducting research laboratory tests, experiments and determinations to obtain data for research purposes; compile, analyze, document and draw tentative conclusions from experimental results. Confer with principal investigator to review work assignments and develop plans for research experiments; make minor modifications to existing laboratory procedures and techniques to meet the needs of the particular equipment as required. Review laboratory methods manual, scientific journals, abstracts and other literature for information applicable to research experiments. Determine and set up instruments, material and apparatus and operate laboratory equipment required for specific tests. Assist in the development of new research procedures and techniques. Keep detailed and good records for all samples analyzed, results obtained, and experimental procedures, and communicate to immediate supervisor. Obtain and prepare tissues, blood, and other substances for analyses. Prepare culture media, chemicals, reagents and solutions. Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies and equipment for performance of duties; clean and maintain laboratory equipment. Review work of lower level laboratory personnel within designated areas and assist in training new personnel. Work also includes general laboratory and mouse colony management as well as participation in ongoing research projects. If interested, please send your curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for two references to Dr. Chung via email (
[email protected]).
Department of Biology and Biochemistry Center for Nuclear Receptors and Cell Signaling 3013 Science & Engineering Research Center Houston, TX 77204-5056 Tel: (832) 842-8803 Fax: (713) 743-0634