Research Technician I

Job description

Overview The Long Lab focuses on understanding the mechanisms of immune tolerance, examining why this tolerance breaks down in autoimmune diseases, and developing therapies to improve it. The Human Immunophenotyping (HIP) core utilizes cutting edge technologies to enable the study of immune-mediated diseases. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in both a core lab and a research lab environment, gaining exposure to a wide range of research questions and techniques related to immunology. Responsibilities: The Research Technician I position conducts laboratory experiments and assists in various research activities to support scientific studies and data collection. Duties include: - Perform blood and cell processing using sterile techniques. - Conduct short in vitro cultures or stimulations of cells. - Prepare samples for flow cytometry, genomic analysis, or other assays. - Operate a variety of laboratory instruments such as flow and mass cytometers and sorters, PCR machines, cell counters, and other measuring instruments and devices. - Assist in panel design and flow cytometry data analysis. - Conduct additional immune-related assays such as ELISA and qPCR. - Prepare buffers...