Research Technician II - Molecular & Cellular Biology

Summary

Dr. Putluri's lab is applying mass spectrometry technology to study metabolic profiling studies in cancer development and progression. Our lab established a robust research program in bladder cancer research. 

Job Duties

• Maintain laboratory equipment, ensure proper calibration, and manage inventory of laboratory supplies and consumables.
• Perform routine cell culture maintenance, including cell line propagation, quality control, and cryopreservation.
• Conduct molecular and biochemical assays, including qPCR, Western blotting, and mass spectrometry sample preparation.
• Maintain mouse colonies, including breeding, genotype, animal husbandry coordination, drug dosing, and tumor measurements.
• Collect, analyze, document, and organize experimental data and research results.
• Prepare figures, summaries, and presentations for weekly laboratory meetings and research discussions.
• Prepare laboratory buffers, reagents, media, and other materials required for daily laboratory operations.
• Coordinate sample transfers, collaborative experiments, and research activities with internal and external laboratories.
• Ensure compliance with institutional safety regulations, animal care protocols, and laboratory standard operating procedures.
• Work under junior faculties and postdocs and new laboratory personnel on experimental procedures and equipment usage.
• Support overall laboratory management, including record keeping, protocol documentation, and maintenance of research databases.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• No experience required.