Molecular Biology Techniques

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Micro-CredentialCIP: 26.0401

Training on advanced molecular biology techniques| including PCR optimization| gel electrophoresis| and DNA sequencing methods.

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Molecular Biology Techniques

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Micro-CredentialCIP: 26.0401

Training on advanced molecular biology techniques| including PCR optimization| gel electrophoresis| and DNA sequencing methods.

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingSpeakingWritingJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingActive LearningScienceMonitoringOperations MonitoringInstructingLearning StrategiesQuality Control AnalysisMathematicsTime ManagementCoordinationSocial Perceptiveness

Knowledge

English LanguageBiologyMathematicsChemistryComputers and ElectronicsEducation and TrainingMedicine and DentistryCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministrativeAdministration and ManagementProduction and ProcessingPsychologyEngineering and TechnologyDesignPhysics

Abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityInductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionInformation OrderingNear VisionCategory FlexibilitySpeech ClarityFluency of IdeasArm-Hand SteadinessSpeech RecognitionSelective AttentionFlexibility of ClosureFinger DexterityVisual Color DiscriminationMathematical Reasoning

Tasks

Embed tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks, or infiltrate tissue specimens with wax.
Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination, using microtomes.
Stain tissue specimens with dyes or other chemicals to make cell details visible under microscopes.
Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination, using microtomes or cryostats.
Select and maintain controls for stains.
Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and
Document specimens by verifying patients' and specimens' information.
Submit slides with abnormal cell structures to pathologists for further examination.
Arrange and attach chromosomes in numbered pairs on karyotype charts, using standard genetics labora
Count numbers of chromosomes and identify the structural abnormalities by viewing culture slides thr
Examine chromosomes found in biological specimens to detect abnormalities.
Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal fluid, to determine pres
Conduct blood typing and antibody screening.
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, an
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as molecular biolo
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instructio
Write letters of recommendation for students.
Follow strict safety procedures when handling toxic materials to avoid contamination.
Evaluate effects of drugs, gases, pesticides, parasites, and microorganisms at various levels.
Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments f
Communicate research findings on various types of diseases to health practitioners, policy makers, a
Oversee public health programs, including statistical analysis, health care planning, surveillance s
Investigate diseases or parasites to determine cause and risk factors, progress, life cycle, or mode
Teach epidemiology to students in public health programs.
Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data.
Prepare technical and research reports, such as environmental impact reports, and communicate the re
Supervise biological technicians and technologists and other scientists.
Inventory and order lab supplies.
Supervise or direct the work of other geneticists, biologists, technicians, or biometricians working
Plan or conduct basic genomic and biological research related to areas such as regulation of gene ex
Prepare results of experimental findings for presentation at professional conferences or in scientif
Maintain accurate laboratory records and data.
Design molecular or cellular laboratory experiments, oversee their execution, and interpret results.
Write grant applications to obtain funding.
Develop new software applications or customize existing applications to meet specific scientific pro
Communicate research results through conference presentations, scientific publications, or project r
Create novel computational approaches and analytical tools as required by research goals.
Study nutritional requirements of animals and nutritive values of animal feed materials.
Write up or orally communicate research findings to the scientific community, producers, and the pub
Develop improved practices in feeding, housing, sanitation, or parasite and disease control of anima
Perform hydrologic, hydraulic, or water quality modeling.
Analyze storm water systems to identify opportunities for water resource improvements.
Conduct, or oversee the conduct of, investigations on matters such as water storage, wastewater disc
Schedule subjects for appointments, procedures, or inpatient stays as required by study protocols.
Perform specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, and performi

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareGeographic information systemSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareObject or component oriented development softwareMedical softwareWord processing softwareElectronic mail softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareData mining softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareLabel making softwareExpert system softwareMap creation softwareOperating system softwareDevelopment environment softwareData base management system softwarePortal server softwareAccounting softwareCategorization or classification softwareVideo conferencing softwareDocument management software

Tools

Anti-roll platesAutomated coverslippersAutomated tissue sectioning systemsBack sledge microtomesClinical freezing microtomesCryostat microtomesCytocentrifugesDesktop computersDrying ovensElectronic laboratory balancesHistology diamond knivesHistology glass knivesIncubatorsKnife sharpenersLabel printersAnalytical balancesAutoclavesAutomatic coverslippersAutomatic slide stainersAutomatic tissue processorsBeakersCentrifuge tubesCentrifugesCompound light microscopesConfocal microscopesConical flasksDigital camerasDistilled water units1 ml pipettes10 ml pipettes

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