Laboratory Technician -- Biology (Grant-Funded)
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- Spelman College
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- Atlanta, GA
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Note: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required or assigned to an employee in this position.
This is a multi-year, grant funded position designed to assist with general research work in the laboratory that focuses on diversity, evolution and behavior with emphasis in amoeboid microorganisms.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesGrowing and maintaining microbial eukaryote cultures;
Performs DNA/RNA extraction and purification;
Performs PCR and Next Generation Sequencing;
Preparation of samples for RNA and genome sequencing with next generation sequencing;
Run samples in flow cytometer;
Collect micrograph data with light and fluorescence microscopy;
Conduct FISH and gene manipulation experiments;
Performs or oversees routine lab management tasks, including cleaning/autoclaving, preparing media, ordering supplies and interacting with vendors, maintaining instrumentation, implementing laboratory safety standards;
Trains and/or supervises undergraduate research students.
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or computer/bioinformatics disciplines preferred and two years of relevant research experience OR, any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education. Microcopy and molecular techniques and familiarity with basic Bioinformatics/Phylogenetics knowledge required.
Good oral and written communication skills are required. The incumbent must have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Must be attentive to detail and able to manage multiple projects and work effectively with a diverse population. This employee must be able to work with minimal supervision. This position requires the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. The ability to write routine reports and correspondence is essential. Ability to speak effectively when interacting with faculty, staff, students, and the public. Also, must be able to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
Must possess the ability to perform intermediate level computer skills using the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and/or WordPerfect which includes such things as typing basic letters, memos, etc.
Preferred QualificationsCertifications, Licenses, Restrictions Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The successful candidate is regularly required to: sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, use hands to handle office supplies, operate computer, to move items, and handle/operate items necessary to conduct experiments. This position is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to: stoop or climb, or kneel, and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
This position also requires that the employee have clear distant and close vision, be able to identify and distinguish colors, and possess the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.
ShiftDays% Travel Required0%Full Time/Part TimeFull-timeFLSANon-ExemptNumber of Vacancies1Anticipated Candidate Start DatePosition End Date (if temporary)Posting NumberSC0254PPosting Open Date09/18/2020Posting Closing DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsEEO StatementSpelman College is an EEO/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Title IX Employer and we participate in E-Verify. We are a smoke-free campus.
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Working at Spelman College
Spelman College is a prestigious, highly selective historically Black college that prepares women to change the world. Spelman’s holistic liberal arts education empowers women to excel intellectually, think creatively, serve wholeheartedly, act globally, and lead boldly. Located in Atlanta, Spelman College’s multifaceted, person-centered learning community creates lasting bonds of sisterhood and support. Providing an educational experience unlike any other, Spelman embraces a long-standing and life-changing commitment to academic rigor, career development, community involvement, and positive social impact.
Spelman is part of the Atlanta University Center, the largest consortium of historically Black institutions of higher learning in the world. Its partner institutions include Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College and Morehouse School of Medicine. Spelman shares cross-registration with its undergraduate partners. The AUC institutions also share the newly renovated Robert W. Woodruff Library.
A historic campus of 32 acres, dating back to 1883, Spelman is five minutes west of downtown Atlanta. There are 25 buildings on the lush, well-manicured campus, including a new, silver LEED- certified green residence hall, The Suites, and The Camille O. Hanks Cosby Academic Center, which houses the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art and the state-of-the-art College Archives.
As a result of its dedicated faculty and staff, Spelman College has gained an excellent national reputation and high rankings in the media’s annual college guides. The College ranks among the top 70 Best Liberal Arts Colleges, consistently ranks as a top producer of Fulbright Fellows and Teach For America candidates, and has the distinction of being the leading producer of Black females who go on to earn doctoral degrees in science and engineering.
Spelman College is also home to SpelBots, the first all-women, African-American robotics team to take part in the international RoboCup competition in 2005, long considered the Olympics of Robotics and artificial intelligence. In addition, the Women’s Research and Resource Center, the WISDOM Center and Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement, as well as the College’s departments of art and drama and dance, are among the many esteemed programs that showcase the College’s strengths in the humanities, arts and service leadership.
Dedicated, talented, and well-qualified faculty members are a hallmark of Spelman College. Home to 183 full-time faculty members, Spelman boasts an 11:1 student/faculty ratio, providing students with greater opportunities to engage with professors across disciplines. The William and Camille Cosby Endowed Professorship Program, for example, supports professorships in the fine arts, humanities and the social sciences. It is a multidisciplinary initiative designed to enhance the intellectual, cultural and creative life of Spelman College and its surrounding community. Previous Cosby Chairs include former Atlanta mayor Shirley Franklin; award-winning author and poet Pearl Cleage, C’71; the Rev. Renita Weems; distinguished scholar and economist William Darity, Ph.D.; and Bernice Johnson Reagon, C'70, an internationally known producer, composer and recording artist, and founder of the Grammy Award-nominated a cappella ensemble Sweet Honey and the Rock.
Spelman faculty have a significant impact on the College’s mission to educate students to lead and serve their communities and the world. To this end, Spelman’s iconic representative is the Millenial professor. The College is strengthening its Faculty Development Program to be comprehensive – recruiting and retaining talented individuals who pursue creative, rigorous scholarship and course development within their disciplines and in multidisciplinary ventures. These professors will also lead the way in internationalizing the curriculum.
As part of the College’s strategic plan for 2015, Spelman’s agenda is to strengthen the academic core of the institution. Constituents such as students, faculty, staff, administrators, alumnae, trustees and community partners participate by taking specific actions called GOALS. Spelman’s faculty goals are: global engagement; ongoing professional development; advising students to prepare not only for careers but for lives of success, leadership, and service; leadership through participation in shared governance; and service learning integrated across the curriculum.
The Spelman MILE – My Integrated Learning Experience – forms the foundation of Spelman College’s strategic plan. Symbolizing a transformational journey of learning, the Spelman MILE will ensure key competencies – such as critical thinking, effective communication, quantitative reasoning, and digital literacy – that Millenial students need for personal success. Student GOALS include: global engagement, including at least one meaningful international travel experience; opportunities for undergraduate research and career-related internships; alumnae connections to strengthen our sisterly bonds early on; leadership development focused on individual potential and best practices; and service learning that pairs hands-on community engagement with coursework shared governance.
Each year, the College hosts Research Day in April, as well as Faculty Research Day in October. Both events are designed to showcase excellence in student and faculty research across academic disciplines.
For more information about Spelman, visit http://www.spelman.edu/.
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- http://www.spelman.edu/
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350 Spelman Lane SW
Atlanta
GA
30314
United States
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