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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Title: Research Technician (Biology; Dr. Michael Schlppi\'s Lab) Position Overview: The research technician will oversee daily operations of the Schlppi lab and run the rice transformation facility. They will assist in grant funded research, specifically: clone cold tolerance candidate genes from rice; establish and maintain a constant supply of embryogenic rice callus; and generate transgenic rice plants. In addition, the research technician will help the principal investigator with RNA-seq experiments, bioinformatics analyses, and data management. Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Strategically organize the laboratory and maintain organization 2. Prepare buffers and solutions and autoclave sterile media and supplies 3. Update and maintain protocols and lab data on SharePoint sites 4. Isolate rice genes using genomic DNA and RNA as templates 5. Make plasmid constructs 6. Produce and maintain embryogenic rice callus on a regular basis 7. Assist with RNA-seq experiments and data analysis 8. Take care of growth chamber cultivated rice plants and roof top nursery 9. Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Bachelor\'s degree with emphasis on plan biology A minimum of two years of related experience General plant molecular biology techniques; plant genetics; plant tissue culture; plant physiology; high-throughput data analysis Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Genomics; bioinformatics; coding in R ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://employment.marquette.edu/postings/21534 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.