The Esser-Kahn Research Lab is seeking a Research Technician to support vaccine development by designing adjuvants that better mimic the spatiotemporal pattern of immune activation induced by natural pathogens to create safer, more effective vaccines.
Requirements
- Knowledge of basic computer proficiency including computer programs and standard laboratory equipment.
- For experimental candidates, knowledge of research techniques or methods for basic molecular biology and sterile techniques.
- For computational candidates, knowledge of basic programming in a few coding languages.
- Knowledge of relevant scientific field.
- Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Supports the development, design, and conduct research projects according to plan, including collecting, analyzing, and maintaining data and/or specimens.
- Assists in maintaining an organized lab space and inventory of laboratory supplies, such as maintaining stock of reagents.
- Interacts with vendors to address equipment, reagent, or supply solutions, including working with all levels of staff to assist in evaluating new equipment.
- Independently interprets research data, develops conclusions and communicates the findings to stakeholders through effective oral and written communication.
- Supports the publication of scholarly papers in peer-reviewed journals and gives presentations at scientific meetings.
- Supports data collection and analytical needs of research projects.
- Assists with the installation, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.
Other
- Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
- Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
- Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the research being conducted.
- Possess experience in a research laboratory, preferably in an independent project.
- Working with academic and laboratory research environment, preferably in an independent project, such as undergrad summer projects.
