Description:

Laboratory Technician I

College of Arts & Sciences

Chemistry Department

The College of Arts & Sciences at Georgia State University is transforming lives through our research advances, career-empowering teaching, and work with community partners in Atlanta and around the globe.

As the largest college on the Atlanta Campus, the College of Arts and Sciences is home to more than 15,000 students, 550 faculty, and 300 staff members. Our faculty teach the core curriculum courses that serve as the foundation of nearly every student's university education.

These are exciting times at The College of Arts and Sciences at Georgia State University. We are growing and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.

The College of Arts and Sciences is seeking to hire an experienced Sponsor Funded Skilled Crafts- Laboratory Technician I to provide support tothe Chemistry Department .

WHAT MAKES College of Arts & Science A GREAT PLACE?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.

• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners

• Professional development opportunities and mentorship

• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

The ideal candidate for this position will be responsible for supporting the laboratory's day-to-day research activities, with a particular focus on protein purification, perform standard biological assays, and maintain laboratory supplies.

The essential duties and responsibilities are the following:

• Express and purify recombinant proteins using standard biochemical techniques, including bacterial culture, cell lysis, affinity chromatography, protein concentration, buffer exchange, and related purification procedures.
• Perform routine biochemical and biological assays according to established laboratory protocols such as SDS-PAGE.
• Prepare buffers, media, solutions, and other reagents required for experiments.
• Maintain accurate and organized experimental records and document procedures and results.
• Assist with routine operation, cleaning, and maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Receive, organize, label, and properly store laboratory materials and reagents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer:

This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties.

As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry or other natural science area; or a combination of education and related experience.