Primary Location University
Job Category:Scientific Research
Organization:311402400 Med - Infectious Diseases
Employee Status:Regular
Shift:Day/1st Shift
Description
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Position Summary
Come join our team!
If you have a passion for disease research and can handle human blood and tissue samples, this internationally recognized team is waiting for you!
Throughout the Division, we have many enriching and educational opportunities for our faculty and trainees. We are proud to also host national and international programs specializing in tropical medicine and STD/HIV prevention.
We use laboratory techniques such as: cell culture, flow cytometry, ELISA, and ELISpot assays. We also use PRISM software along with Canvas and FlowJo. Our research involves studying vaccine-specific immunity in humans.
Some weekend or off-hours work expected.
General Responsibilities
As directed:
To independently set up and perform experiments and procedures in support of lab goals.
To collect, enter, summarize, and analyze data.
To monitor results, detect and report unusual outcomes and suggest modifications.
To develop and improve techniques for the lab.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Contributes to planning/design of studies.
May assist in planning long or short-term goals/fiscal management.
Performs maintenance of lab equipment and supplies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary $32,800.00 - $59,800.00 annually
Qualifications
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Requirements
Master's degree in a related field
OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two (2) years of related experience
OR Associate's degree in a related field and four (4) years of related experience
Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
Preferences
Laboratory experience in cell culture, flow cytometry, ELISA, and ELISpot assays.
Knowledge of PRISM, CANVAS, and FlowJo software.
Experience working with human specimens (blood and tissue processing)
Previous work with IRB protocol renewal/development
Working knowledge of flow cytometry and histology
Comfortable analyzing experimental data and planning experimental designs.
Skills
Excellent written/verbal skills.
Exemplary Interpersonal skills
Works well with a Team
Leadership ability
Attention to detail.
