Job Description
About the position
- Responsibilities
- Perform in vivo immunization experiments in mouse models and collect serum and tissue samples for immunological analysis.
- Perform basic cellular and molecular biology/biochemical techniques including mammalian cell culture, qPCR, protein expression and purification, and immunological techniques such as ELISA and flow cytometry.
- Conduct and coordinate experimental work for ongoing projects, compiling, analyzing, and interpreting results, as well as potentially contributing to manuscript preparation.
- Prepare reagents and maintain lab equipment and supplies to ensure laboratory stocks are sufficient.
- Work closely with the principal investigator and other laboratory staff in a highly collaborative environment.
- Train and oversee undergraduate students in laboratory techniques and equipment operation.
- Requirements
- B.A. or B.S. degree in immunology, biochemistry, cellular molecular biology, or related biomedical field.
- 1-3 years of experience in a related field; Master's Degree preferred.
- Demonstrated experience with general basic molecular and cellular biology techniques and immunological techniques such as mammalian tissue culture, protein production/purification, western blotting, isolation of DNA, RNA, qPCR, and ELISA.
- Experience working independently with murine models for in vivo studies, including immunization, blood collection, and viral infection models.
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and attention to detail.
- Nice-to-haves
- Prior experience in virology related techniques.
- Experience performing primary cell isolation from animal tissue.
- Strong interest in research and learning these techniques under guidance by the PI and lab personnel.
- Benefits
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day.
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings.
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