On any given day, you may be called on to:

Maintain algal and/or bacterial and/or phage cultures on plates and in a liquid medium;
Maintain mammalian and other eukaryotic cell cultures;
Isolate and quantify DNA or RNA and perform PCR;
Clone DNA into vectors;
Evaluate effects of various treatments on cell survival, growth, and other characteristics;
Analyze results to inform new experiments and analyses;
Perform microscopy;
Work on a wide range of research projects;
Learn experimental protocols to carry out laboratory work safely;
Follow procedures to make buffers and reagents as required for experimental needs;
Assist in experiment execution to meet project milestones;
Catalog your research in an electronic lab notebook and present your work in lab meetings;
Aid in the maintenance of the laboratory and daily lab operations.
Qualifications We Require:

A Bachelor's degree in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field;
Previous experience working in a biological laboratory;
Experience with aseptic technique and microbiology;
The ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.
Qualifications We Desire:

Eagerness to learn new skills in biochemistry and molecular biology;
Strong written and communication skills, as demonstrated by publications, and presentations, and confirmed by professional and/or academic references.