Research Technician, Deaconescu Laboratory at Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island

Job Summary

The Deaconescu Laboratory in the Department of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry at Brown University (Providence, Rhode Island) is seeking a highly motivated individual to work as a research technician. More information about the lab at: http://brown.edu/research/labs/deaconescu/home.

The desired candidate will be responsible for performing routine lab work including media preparation, cloning, large-scale protein expression and purification, preparation of solutions and stocks and protein crystallization. Additional responsibilities include performing general lab administration, which includes organization and maintenance of lab databases and stocks, ordering, data entry and other duties as assigned.  The applicant should be highly motivated with thorough, methodological and accurate work habits, and must be able to work both independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate has a strong ability to multi-task, has good communication skills, and the ability to work as a part of a team, as well as independently, and has prior experience with molecular cloning, protein expression and protein purification.  The laboratory has access to a state-of-the-art structural biology facility at Brown equipped with liquid handling robots, and instrumentation suitable for both X-ray diffraction and small-angle X-ray scattering studies as well as other facilities for macromolecular biophysical characterization.

Required Qualification

- Bachelor's degree in a biological science or chemistry is highly desired
- Biological laboratory experience is highly desired

To apply, please send a CV, undergraduate transcript (if applicable), a letter detailing your interest in the position and contact information for three references to [log in to unmask]. Write “technician candidate” in the subject line.