Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Our lab is dedicated to understanding the interactions between the gut microbiota and developing immune system in early life. By combining immunology, microbiology, bioinformatics, and molecular biology we aim to understand how events in early life shape the immune system in adulthood, in particular during pregnancy and lactation to provide passive maternal protection.

We are looking for curious individuals that want to integrate multiple modalities and participate in this research. Work in the lab consists mainly of wet lab duties, such as sample preparation for DNA extractions, flow cytometry analysis, immunological assays, PCR, and other standard laboratory procedures. The candidate should have a willingness to handle mice and human specimens.

Opportunities to receive training in bioinformatics approaches will be available. Further technical training in more advanced immunological and molecular biology techniques will be provided. This position will also provide career mentorship and opportunities for authorship commensurate with the contribution provided.

This is a time-limited position of up to one year.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Working Conditions:

This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

Salary Range:

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates with additional education and experience are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates with at least one of the following skills are preferred: Laboratory Inventory and Sample tracking, basic molecular biology techniques (PCR, Buffer Preparations, Sample Tracking), mouse handling experience, Microbiology (sterile work, anaerobe work), and Immunological techniques (ELISA, ELISpot, Flow Cytometry).

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Communication, Immunological Techniques, Laboratory Research, Microbiology Lab Techniques, Molecular Biology Techniques, Mouse Handling, Organizing, Recordkeeping, Working Independently

Grade

00

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