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Georgetown Univerisity Research Specialist III in Washington, District Of Columbia
Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.
Requirements
The Research Specialist III is responsible for performing research and lab maintenance tasks. Primary duties include but are not limited to:
Perform routine laboratory maintenance and research activities such as: general lab organization and upkeep, preparing solutions, media, plates and buffers, bacteria and mammalian cell cultures, DNA purification and PCR analysis, SDS-PAGE and western blotting, molecular cloning, drug studies, and genomic techniques.
Contribute significantly to ongoing mouse studies by performing general mouse colony maintenance, genotyping, dissections, tissue collections, injecting lab mice, and drafting/renewing mouse protocols.
Order lab supplies and act as lab safety officer, compiling and maintaining lab databases for research reagents, technical procedures, and mouse colonies.
Train on and encourage participation in performing advanced laboratory techniques, designing experiments, and running independent research projects, contributing to the training of students and/or other technicians.
Work Interactions
The role of Research Specialist III will be essential to maintaining the smooth running of the lab. The RS will be involved in upkeep of the lab and generating research materials needed for a number of federally funded research projects. The RS will take part in training new students or employees.
Requirements and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
1 years of prior experience
Strong work ethic and good organizational skills
Ability to work as part of a team, communicate effectively, and acquire new skills when needed
Work Mode Designation
This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.
Pay Range:
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$41,926.00 - $65,090.00
Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.
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EEO Statement:
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (https://policymanual.hr.georgetown.edu/https%3A//policymanual.gudrupal.georgetown.edu/201-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Affirmative-Action) fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation) , disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) .
Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website (https://benefits.georgetown.edu/staff/enrolling/) .