Research Technician B

We have developed mouse models of HIV infection, pathogenesis and treatment. In addition, we are using these humanized mice to study immunotherapeutics to treat and cure HIV infection. 

The person will:

• Perform a moderate number of simple or moderate technical procedures including:
  • managing mouse breeding colony
  • tissue culture
  • mouse injection and bleeding
  • DNA and RNA extractiom
  • Flow cytometry
• Require occasional guidance
• Order routine supplies
• Modify technical procedures
• Train other lab members
• Guide other lab members
• A simple/ limited understanding of scientific literature and the research goals abd rationae is required
• Occasionally analyze data
• Interpret data

*May not be applicable

• Required to have at least a Bachelor's Degree in a related science or equivalent skills and related experience, and zero to two years of related experience
• 1 to 2 years experience with tissue culture, mouse bleeding and surgery molecular biology and assays preferred
• Background in Molecular Biology a plus
• Laboratory courses in Biology or chemistry or biochemistry/molecular biology preferred