FGC NEWS

Tech IV position openinig

Full Time 40 hours Grade 079 Functional Genomics
Schedule 8:30AM-5PM
POSITION SUMMARY:
Basic Laboratory tasks in the Functional Genomics Center (FGC), a university core service laboratory. Primary responsibilities are described below. Required work hours are 8:30am-5:00pm. Work outside of this schedule will sometimes be necessary. Handling of chemicals and some human blood/tissues will be required. Training in the safe handling of chemicals and infectious agents is required and will be provided. Strict attention to detail, high quality customer services skills, and willingness to learn new techniques necessary.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
Performs Affymetrix microarray experiments under the direct supervision of a senior technician and is responsible for the following: use of specialized instrumentation used for microarray processing and analysis; sample purification and quality assessment; preparation of reagents for microarray processing; and recording and computing of the acquired data. Strict adherence to written SOPs with daily record keeping is required. Also performs nucleic acid isolation and quality control experiments, being responsible for the following: nucleic acid extraction and purification; nucleic acid quality analysis using the Bioanalyzer and Nanodrop instrumentation; preparation of RNase/DNase-free reagent stocks; and recording and computing of the data. Performs customer service activities including answering basic questions from core customers regarding offered services, pricing, and order status. Distributes sample reports to core customers and effectively communicate results. Assists to maintain lab supply inventories, perform routine laboratory instrument maintenance, autoclave items, clean and store glassware, keep records for hazardous waste disposal, and follow general laboratory health and safety regulations. Participates in lab meetings and FGC-sponsored seminars.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience (minimum preferred): Bachelor's degree in the biological sciences and 1-3 years experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Operational understanding of basic laboratory equipment and general functions of a research laboratory, including the ability to make solutions and media, use centrifuges, and accurately operate micropipettors. Demonstrated mathematical skills including basic algebra and the ability to use scientific notation are required. Good organizational skills, and attention to detail is also required. Experiential knowledge of the workings of a biological laboratory, including general knowledge of molecular biology methods. Candidates with prior experience in isolating nucleic acids, PCR, or microarray is desired.

Sequencing Issue

Due to problems with shortened capillary array life we will now also require that you leave wells G11, G12 and H11, H12 empty. Internal quality control samples will be run in these wells to assess any problems with the capillary array or the instrument. This is in addition to our new requirement for a description of the type of water, template purification and sequence reaction clean up methods used. If you are not the individual preparing the sequencing reactions, please pass this on and respond as appropriate. Thank you for your cooperation.

AM Pick-up

The time of the AM pick-up for samples at the Medical Center is 10:30 AM. If you any questions please let us know.

New Web Server

While it may look the same this is a new web server with some improvements in our order entry system. You can e-mail us and place orders from our web site using a MAC, Linux or Windows system. One new feature is you will now receive a confirmation email on all of your orders. If you have any questions you can email Arnold Walker or call him at 585-276-9998.

Applied Biosystems

Applied Biosystems has added new products to our freezer program and lowered prices. We have also added many items from Ambion. All Applied Biosystems and Ambion products, except for siRNAs, can be ordered through the FGC to eliminate the shipping charges. The prices on the website reflect a 5% processing fee. Click here for pricing page. If you have any questions contact Dave Terry by email or call him at x69998.