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Research Technician -- Biology (Grant-Funded)

Employer: Spelman College
Location: Atlanta, GA

Administrative Jobs: Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians, Sponsored Programs, Grants & Contracts
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Job Title:

Research Technician -- Biology (Grant-Funded)

Job Summary:

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 grant-funded Research Technician is responsible for providing direct support for activities related to Biological Big Data research and our partnership with the Broad as well as assist in studies of antibiotic resistance in plants.

Note: This position has a current anticipated end date of October 31, 2021, and its continuation is contingent on grant-funding renewal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•Prepares DNA and RNA extracts;
•Prepares sequencing libraries and run using Oxford Nanopore sequencing devices;
•Performs PCR, gene cloning and mutagenesis;
•Generates, maintains, screens and characterizes transgenic plants;
•Performs various assays based on electrophoresis (such as western blot) and immunofluorescence;
•Collects data and manage the storage of collected data. This will include developing and maintaining databases of activities for reporting, publishing and tracking purposes;
•Collaborates with PIs to develop yearly budget reports and annual program activity reports to submit via agency on-line system.
•Maintains project budget, order supplies, and monitor expenditures for program activities;
•Supervises undergraduate research students;
•Maintains equipment.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field and at least two years of research experience in the laboratory required.

This position requires proficiency with laboratory processes and procedures including Western blots, PCR, RNA and DNA extraction, gene cloning and mutagenesis. The ability to document experimental protocols and results is required.

The incumbent must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. The ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals is a plus. Additionally, the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from other employees, and managers is necessary.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Duties may include producing correspondence, memos, and e-mails, creating spreadsheets, plus entry of data into Banner. Use of Lotus Notes and the Internet are essential.

Physical Demands:

The 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit, use hands to handle office supplies, lab equipment, operate computer and other office equipment; talk; walk; and hear. The employee frequently is required to: reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to: stand, stoop or climb, lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

Shift:

Days

% Travel Required:

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-time

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Number of Vacancies:

Posting Number:

SC0300P

Posting Open Date:

05/26/2021

Open Until Filled:

Yes

EEO Statement:

Spelman 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/.

Company info

Website: http://www.spelman.edu/
Telephone: 4042705100
Location: 350 Spelman Lane SW
Atlanta
GA
30314
United States

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