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Job Summary
Summary
The Ann Romney Center for Neurologic Diseases is seeking to hire a highly qualified and motivated Research Lab Tech I to investigate the role of the microbiome and the immune system in models of neurologic disease. Working under general supervision of Rafael Rezende, the Tech will execute protocols involving a variety of routine and non-routine experiments at a professional level, including but not exclusively involving administering treatments to animal models of neurologic disease, characterizing behavior and pathology in animal models, performing flow cytometry, ELISAs, DNA extraction, PCR, and culturing bacteria. The Research Lab Tech will record test results in an orderly fashion and maintain accurate laboratory notes as well as maintain laboratory supplies.
An ideal candidate will have some experience with laboratory procedures and working with mice. In addition, training will be provided on the job for specific procedures.
Along with your CV, candidates should include a cover letter that describes your research experience, your ability to work in a collaborative environment, and your motivation for applying for this position. Seeking candidates that can commit to the position for two years.
Candidates who are in the process of completing their bachelor's degree have a grace period of six months from their hire date (up to 1 year if starting per diem) to provide degree equivalency verification.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions
-As directed, administers bacteria or immunomodulatory agents to animal models of neurologic diseases. Will be required to handle mice including treatment administration (intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, and intravenous injections) and behavioral tests.
-Will be required to learn to operate Flow Cytometry machinery.
-Will be required to perform routine immunology techniques such as ELISA, western blot and basic procedures on laboratory animals; and molecular biology techniques like RNA purification, DNA purification and cloning.
-Will be required to maintain mouse colonies and to keep record of mouse strains and breeding.
-Will be required to perform cell culture, including culture and maintenance of various cell lines and hybridomas.
-Will be required to cultures bacteria from the microbiome and maintains stocks.
-Performs routine molecular experiments, including DNA extraction, and 16S rRNA amplicon library preparation.
-Maintains and orders supplies when needed. Assists with cleaning and maintaining the laboratory area in a neat and orderly condition.
-Maintains laboratory notebook of daily activities including all experiments and procedures.
-Conducts literature searches and review, compiling information from journals and suggesting uses of new techniques of research and laboratory techniques, consulting with other researchers and techniques to exchange information.
-Attends courses in safety procedures for the handling, storage and disposal of biohazardous, infectious, radioactive and toxic substances, ensuring that all laboratory activities are carried out in compliance with such procedures.
-Perform laboratory experiments following established protocols and procedures.
-Prepare and handle samples, reagents, and solutions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety guidelines.
-Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments, conducting routine calibration and troubleshooting as needed.
-Record experimental data…