Research Lab Specialist Assoc - Military Veterans
at HERC- Upper MidWest
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
The Michigan Nanotechnology Institute for Medicine and Biological Sciences (MNIMBS) is seeking a Research Lab Specialist Associate to study the immunological mechanisms of adjuvants for the development of improved vaccines. The ideal candidate will have experience in 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. Prior experience working with mice is highly preferred.
Primary responsibilities include assisting in experimental work for ongoing projects, compiling, analyzing, and interpreting results. The candidate will work closely with the principal investigator as well as other laboratory staff in a highly collaborative basic science laboratory. Thus, the successful candidate should be able to work independently as well as collaboratively across multiple diverse concurrent projects. Eventual responsibilities will also involve training and oversight of undergraduate students. Additional responsibilities include reagent preparation and lab maintenance duties such as maintaining lab equipment and ordering supplies to maintain laboratory stocks. We are seeking an enthusiastic applicant that is willing to learn and join our team.
Primary Responsibilities include:
- 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.
- Conducts and coordinates experimental work for ongoing projects, compiling, analyzing, and interpreting results, as well as potentially contributing to manuscript preparation.
- Reagent preparation and lab maintenance duties such as maintaining lab equipment and ordering supplies to maintain laboratory stocks.
- Work closely with the principal investigator as well as other laboratory staff in a highly collaborative basic science laboratory.
- Training and oversight of undergraduate students. Trains users in laboratory techniques and equipment operation.
- 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: ex. mammalian tissue culture, protein production/ purification, western blotting, isolation of DNA, RNA, qPCR, ELISA
- Experience working independently with murine models for in vivo studies (techniques including such things as immunization, blood collection, viral infection models).
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and attention to detail.
- 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.
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The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Ann Arbor, MI
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