How do they match: Molecular and Cellular Biologists

  • Laboratory Technician
  • Research Technician

  • Conduct research on cell organization and function, including mechanisms of gene expression, cellular bioinformatics, cell signaling, or cell differentiation.
  • Monitor or operate specialized equipment, such as gas chromatographs and high pressure liquid chromatographs, electrophoresis units, thermocyclers, fluorescence activated cell sorters, and phosphorimagers.
  • Perform laboratory procedures following protocols including deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequencing, cloning and extraction, ribonucleic acid (RNA) purification, or gel electrophoresis.
  • Supervise technical personnel and postdoctoral research fellows.

  • Develop technical or scientific databases.
  • Manage scientific or technical project resources.
  • Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
  • Read documents to gather technical information.
  • Supervise scientific or technical personnel.