What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician position at marshall?
Position OverviewThe Xu Lab, in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, is seeking a part-time technician. The primary objective of this position is to construct genetic mutants of Streptococcus pyogenes.Key ResponsibilitiesMutant Construction: Design and generate targeted gene mutations in streptococcal strains.Molecular Cloning: Perform PCR, restriction cloning, plasmid purification, and gel electrophoresis.Bacterial Transformation: Introduce recombinant DNA into bacteria using electroporation or chemical competence.Strain Verification: Validate mutant strains using screening PCR and DNA sequencing data analysis.Inventory Tracking: Maintain clean records of primers, plasmids, and newly created glycerol stocks.