Research Technician C

Job description

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: The Technician C will be responsible for conducting studies in murine models of single and dual infection and related molecular biology techniques, including PCR, NFkB, assays, and quantification of cytokines and chemokines by multiplex Luminex assays. The applicant should have experience working with small animals, and experience with molecular techniques such as RT-PCR, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, protein columns, and ELISA and Western blot assays. Seeking candidates with extensive animal work experience in rodents. Ideally someone with expertise obtaining blood samples from live mice, breeding knockout strains, working with infectious models, isolating tissue, RNA, DNA and PCR. Candidates with experience working with rabbits and/or guinea pigs are strongly encouraged to apply. The person will: *May not be applicable. - Perform a moderate number of simple or moderate technical procedures; - Require only infrequent guidance; - Frequently be responsible for ordering supplies; - Occasionally be responsible for requesting quotes and information for purchasing equipment for the laboratory; - Occasionally modify technical procedures; - Occasionally...