Department

PSD James Franck Institute: Administration

About the Department

The James Franck Institute (JFI) is the premier institute in the US for research at the
intersection of physics, chemistry, and materials science. We have great strength both in
experiments and theory. We are a hub for activity in materials science and materials processing.

Job Summary

The position is to hire a research technician for the Kuehn laboratory. The work includes performing growth experiments with bacteria in a high-throughput culturing platform. The applicant is expected to be self-motivated under the guidance of the PI. The job includes making media using high-throughput robotics. Acquiring data, logging data, analyzing data and communicating with the PI, student, and a collaborator in the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

Conducting experiments for bacteria cultures from frozen stocks and performing precultures.Analyzing and reporting results of the purity of those cultures.Performing high-throughput growth measurements using the liconic incubator system integrated with the BMG plate reader, including all software and troubleshooting.Composing a library of media with different amino acid concentrations, and compositions on a base minimal medium.Report results of all experiments carefully in a reliable manner.Analyze fitting growth rates and carrying capacities.Work with the group to design experiments, including reading primary literature.Attend weekly meetings with PI and student, prompt communication.Present results in group meeting.Provides routine or standardized laboratory duties by collecting data in support of research projects under direct supervision.Collects and enters data. Assists in analysis of data and with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree, biology, physics, chemistry, molecular engineering.

Experience:       

Experience performing assays necessary for the project.

Technical Knowledge or Skills:

Data curation, and software utilization for high throughput robotics.

Working Conditions

Wet Lab setting.

Application Documents

Resume (required)Cover Letter (preferred)References (preferred)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Research

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

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FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

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Pay Range

$23.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

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Posting Statement

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