Lab Technician I – Biology

Salary:                Commensurate with experience
Benefits:            Generous benefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirement match, and tuition remission for employee and dependents.  Details at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location:                  Biology
Position Status:       Full-time (Grant Funded)                                            
Hours:                       Varied
Position Number:    063121/30-479                 
FLSA Status:             Non-exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of this position is to support lab experiments and the day to day functioning of the Lampe lab. This is a grant funded position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct experiments in gene cloning, basic microbiology, and protein expression in bacteria.

Ordering lab supplies.

Lab organization.

Support day to day function of the lab.

Completes other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

Area of study in biology or equivalent.

Basic understanding of microbiology and an undergraduate knowledge of lab work.

Preferred qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: 

Ideally, basic DNA cloning skills.

Basic microbiology.

Familiarity with western blotting and ELISA.

Laboratory solution making.

Computer skills sufficient to order reagents.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University.  The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit.  Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit.  Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.