Research Assistant II (western blotting, PCR)

Education Required:
Bachelor's degree with major course works in one of the basic sciences. 

Education Preferred:
Master’s degree with major course works in one of the basic sciences

Experience Required: 
Two years experience in scientific or experimental research work. No experience required with preferred degree. 

Experience Preferred: 
Three to five years working in a laboratory environment.
Hands on experience in the research laboratory including biochemical techniques (western blotting, PCR), molecular and cell biological methods (RNA and DNA isolation, sterile cell culture assays), and research experimental animal manipulation (dissections, injections, etc).
Must be able to communicate clearly, in both verbal and written means.  Must be able to follow verbal and written directions.
Must be computer literate and able to communicate, submit and distribute information by such means.

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