Research Technologist

Handling and injection of mice with HIV-1. Isolation of peripheral blood lymphocytes and monocytes from human blood. Perform in vitro infection studies with HIV-1. Culture of primary cells and cell lines, performs transfection of eukaryotic cells, and transduction of cells with recombinant viral vectors. Performs general molecular biology techniques such at cloning, qPCR, and Western blotting. Performs specialized histology techniques and use of confocal microscopes and characterize cell populations using flow cytometry and data analyses of data generated with these tools. Monitors inventory levels and proper storage and use of all materials and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications (mandatory):

• BS/BA, or equivalent, in the biological sciences or related field required.
• Must be willing to work under Biohazard Level 2 Safety conditions with HIV-1.
• Must display willingness to learn and implement new technologies, have high integrity and self-motivation.
• Expect occasional irregular work hours consistent with research needs ( eg.in vivostudies).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of one-year undergraduate experience in a laboratory performing relevant techniques preferred.

Classified Title:Research Technologist
Working Title: Research Technologist ​​​​​
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC
Starting Salary Range:$14.14-$19.44 per hour (commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday/8:30am-5:00pm
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: 04-MD:School of Medicine Campus
Department name: 10003522-SOM Neuro Neuroimmunology
Personnel area: School of Medicine

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