Research Technician

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

2d•$23 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law. Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
7 years of relevant experience required or equivalent combination of education and experience
OSHA Safety Requirements required

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree preferred
Scientific methods preferred

Responsibilities

Performs advanced wet-laboratory and animal research to support the development of gene-targeted therapies for neuromuscular diseases.
Designs and executes experiments using mammalian cell lines, mouse models, and C. elegans to investigate disease mechanisms and evaluate therapeutic strategies.
Develops, optimizes, and implements molecular, cellular, and in vivo techniques, including gene delivery and expression analysis.
Analyzes and interprets data, troubleshoots experimental challenges, and prepares reports and research documentation.
May coordinate animal studies and provide technical guidance to junior staff and trainees.
Exercises independent technical judgment to design and execute experiments in cell lines, mouse models, and C. elegans, selecting appropriate molecular, cellular, and in vivo approaches to address research objectives.
Develops and refines protocols for a range of experiments including expression analysis and phenotypic assessments.
Reviews and integrates relevant scientific literature to inform experimental design; analyzes and interprets molecular, histological, behavioral, and functional data.
Prepares detailed reports, protocols, and summaries outlining hypotheses, methodologies, results, and conclusions for internal documentation, publications, and grant support.
Plans and conducts complex, non-routine technical procedures, including molecular cloning, vector preparation, genotyping, microscopy, behavioral assays, and tissue processing.
Sets up, calibrates, and maintains specialized laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for cellular and animal studies.
May coordinate animal colony management, schedule and oversee in vivo studies, and provide technical training and oversight to junior staff, students, or trainees; may contribute input regarding performance and staffing decisions.
Oversees laboratory operations, including maintenance of biological safety level (BSL) compliance and certifications, monitoring and managing reagent and animal inventories, and ordering and receiving laboratory supplies and equipment.
Ensures proper documentation, storage, and regulatory adherence for biological materials.
Performs other related duties in support of laboratory research objectives.