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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Greenwood, South Carolina

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Clemson University



Job ID:105255

Location:Greenwood Genetics Center

Full/Part Time:Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:Temporary - Time Limited

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of scientific procedures to support the lab of Dr. Lela Lackey. Primary responsibilities will be performing molecular biology techniques and mammalian cell culture and recording and analyzing the results of experiments. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

35% - Essential - Molecular biology experiments: Perform standard molecular biology experiments including PCR reactions, plasmid based cloning, electrophoresis and western blotting. Prepare and run next-generation sequencing libraries on in-house Mi-Seq.

25% - Essential - Specimen development, maintenance, and harvesting: Split and maintain mammalian cells in cell culture with proper aseptic technique. Standard cell culture procedures including cell counting, transfection and harvesting cells for downstream experiments.

20% - Essential - RNA structure probing: Perform RNA structure probing experiments both in the test tube and within cells requiring careful work with sensitive RNA molecules that are easily degraded.

10% - Essential - Laboratory maintenance: Inventory supplies, report needed supplies and upack supplies. Clean lab space and lab equipment.

10% - Essential - Reporting, Communicating, and Collaborating: Communicate and collaborate with scientific team in the Lackey lab and the Center for Human Genetics.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Bachelor's Degree in Science and Work Exp 1+ years in research

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Chemical hazards

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hrs: 40; Band: 04 ($ 37,600.00 - $ 45,000.00)

JOB LOCATION:

Greenwood, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

October 1, 2020

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.

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