Staff Research Associate I

Job description

Position Definition: The incumbent will be conducting research related to multiple studies including cell isolation/culture, bacterial, fungal, and/or viral culture, tissue processing, histology/immunohistology, FACS, and gene/protein expression. Essential Functions: - Perform human blood and tissue processing, including cell preparation, magnetic sorting, and culture - Plan and perform flow cytometry - Plan and perform RNA extraction and gene expression assays - Adjust reagents/platforms as needed - Prepare assays and equipment for research studies - Maintain cell line and primary cell culture including aseptic technique - Perform microbiological cultures including fungi, viruses, and bacteria as needed - Provide general laboratory support (maintain common lab supplies and reagents, order supplies, dispose of waste, update inventories) - Bring data into computing environments (e.g., R) as needed - Maintain accurate and detailed (electronic) lab notebook - Perform analyses of data and prepare data for presentation Job Requirements: - Possess a BA/BS degree in Biomedical Sciences (biology, chemistry, human biology, or related field) - Prior experience in immunology or microbiology r...