POSITION SUMMARY

Our lab is dedicated to understanding the interactions between the gut microbiota and developing immune system in early life. By combining immunology, microbiology, bioinformatics, and molecular biology we aim to understand how events in early life shape the immune system in adulthood, in particular during pregnancy and lactation to provide passive maternal protection.
We are looking for curious individuals that want to integrate multiple modalities and participate in this research. Work in the lab consists mainly of wet lab duties, such as sample preparation for DNA extractions, flow cytometry analysis, immunological assays, PCR, and other standard laboratory procedures. The candidate should be experienced in handling mice and human intestinal resection specimens. The candidate should be familiar with intestinal cell isolation, flow cytometry, and other standard immunological techniques, such as ELISA. The candidate should also be familiar with immunofluorescence techniques, from embedding and cutting frozen tissue, to staining and acquiring images on a fluorescent and brightfield microscope.
Assists with research study, experiments, preparation of material, and documentation.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Laboratory Operations (2 Years)

SKILLS:

Not Applicable

EDUCATION:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

SKILLS:

Document Research, Laboratory Processes, Scientific Research

• Conducts research experiments and assays.
• Maintains mouse colony by screening genotypes and treating mice.
• Evaluates research results, reports findings and discusses project outcomes with staff involved.
• Performs data entry and maintains data files on research.
• Coordinates reagents, probe tests, etc.
• Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• Coordinates research project with other institutions and investigators.
• Participates in developing hypotheses to be tested and ways of testing it.
• Assists with general supply/equipment orders, lab maintenance and cleaning.
• Performs literature research on specified topics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.