Research Technician

The Martins' lab is looking for a self-driven Research Technician with strong work ethics and high attention to detail to work on NIH-funded projects aimed at developing immune interventions against HIV/AIDS using non human 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.

Job duties and responsibilities:

• Designing and setting up experiments for expressing and purifying recombinant proteins.
• Designing and sett 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 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.

Commensurate with experience. 

Bachelor's degree in appropriate area of specialization or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  

• B.S. or B.A. in Biology/Microbiology/Biochemistry or related field is preferred.
• Excellent organizational, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot experiments.
• Keep accurate records and follow protocol instructions with great attention to detail.
• Experience with immunological and biochemistry assays (e.g. ELISA, flow cytometry, protein expression and purification) is highly desirable.
• Experience with tissue culture is preferred. 

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. 

Please provide names and email addresses of three to five references as part of the application process. When ready, the hiring department will contact the listed references via email requesting their reference letters to be uploaded directly to the application website. 

This position is eligible for veteran's preference. if you are claiming veteran's preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.  

Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET)  of the posting end date.

This is a time-limited position.