Under general supervision, responsible for performing technical or narrative research by designing, modifying and collaborating with primary investigator regarding protocol and methodology of research topics. • Plans, designs and implements research experiments according to established protocols to assure high quality scientific results in support of project goals. • Conducts experiments and studies and assesses outcome; adapts continued studies based on the organization of findings. • Presents data in organized, readable formats including written reports and graphical summaries, account for relevant supplies and ordering them as needed and other activities related to each project. • Conducts library and topical research pertinent to projects. • Writes and prepares final papers to support findings; submits evidence for publication. • Assures compliance with institutional policies, rules and regulations to meet federal, state and local standards and codes pertaining to safety and ethics. • Performs all other duties as assigned. • Knowledge of molecular biology techniques, with an emphasis on protein expression and purification from a variety of recombinant sources is required. Experience with membrane protein expression and purification is preferred. • Experience with sample preparation for structural biology techniques, including cryo-electron microscopy (single-particle analysis and/or tomography) and X-ray crystallography, is preferred but not required. • Experience with laser operation, alignment, and safety is preferred but not required. • Comfortable with the changes associated with evolving research requirements and the need to learn and troubleshoot new approaches to solve key problems. • Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner. • Demonstrated ability to monitor important and complex projects concurrently. • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes/other email software. • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, to include writing and preparing memorandums, letters, and other official correspondence. Education: • Bachelor's Degree in a specialized field of study is required. Experience: • Four (4) years of experience is required.