Lab Research Technician

A Laboratory Research Technician for the Department of Microbiology and Immunology is immediately available within a research team involved in immunology and fungal pathogenesis. This individual will primarily be responsible for (1) organizing and performing animal research studies (including mouse breeding, infections, immunizations, and sample collection), (2) performing benchtop immunologic assays (including ELISA assays, western blots, flow cytometry, multiplex assays, and tissue culture work), (3) fungal and bacterial culture, enumeration, inoculation, and manipulation (including DNA isolation, PCR, cloning, and agarose and SDS-PAGE gels), and (4) assisting with daily laboratory operations including ordering and maintaining laboratory supplies and safety paperwork. This work will require teamwork and coordination with other lab members, maintenance of accurate and timely records of experimental procedures and results, and maintenance of supply inventories for the laboratory. There are opportunities for independent research, writing manuscripts, and publication and presentation of research findings.