Job Description

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a physical or natural science from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Job Description Summary
The University of South Alabama’s department of Physiology and Cell Biology is seeking to hire a Research Technologist I. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
Conducts physical, chemical and biological analyses of laboratory samples.
Prepares and applies specialized solutions and reagents to tissues or related specimens.
Analyzes data using quantitative and qualitative techniques, and prepares reports as directed.
May perform molecular biology procedures, including DNA/RNA extraction from biological samples, PCR, plasmid amplification, immunoblotting and immunoprecipitation.
Prepares and maintains detailed records, logs, and summary reports of all procedures and results, including graphs, scientific calculations, and statistical analysis.
Supports basic laboratory experiments and assists lab staff.
Assists the Principal Investigator in designing and performing experiments.
Maintains laboratory in an orderly manner, orders supplies, and conforms to and follows appropriate regulatory safety policies and procedures.
Regular and prompt attendance.
Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
Related duties as required.