The Martin’s lab is looking for a self-driven Research Assistant II with strong work ethics and high attention to detail to work on NIH-funded projects aimed at developing immune interventions against HIV/AIDS using nonhuman primate animal models. Candidates with a background in molecular biology and immunology will be given preference. The successful applicant will be expected to work under general supervision, independently and in collaboration with others; perform research for projects and provide interpretation and initial analysis of results; investigate, troubleshoot, and modify methods and procedures; assist in designing experiments; perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Designing and setting up experiments for expressing and purifying recombinant proteins.
• Designing and setting up assays (e.g., ELISA) for quantifying proteins in various solutions, tissue culture supernatant, and/or biological specimens.
• Thawing, cryopreserving, and maintaining primary cells and/or immortalized cell lines in culture.
• Analysis and interpretation of data, including graphing results using various software's, preparing reports, and presenting results through slides and/or written reports.
• Bookkeeping, including recording the details and results of experiments on lab notebooks.
• Preparing/receiving/sending shipments containing biological specimens.
• Placing orders, including negotiating with vendors, editing quotes, and preparing an inventory of items received.
• Participating in meetings as both listener and presenter.
• Checking the status of equipment around the lab.