Research Technician II (Onsite)

at  Georgia Tech

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology & Emory University in Atlanta, GA, invites applications to our The Laboratory for Synthetic Immunity (LSI) is an interdisciplinary research group in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech & Emory School of Medicine. Founded in 2014 by Director Dr. Gabe Kwong, the mission of LSI is to pioneer the next wave of immunotherapies and diagnostics to intercept diseases at an early stage and develop treatments that drive deep responses to meaningfully improve patient outcomes.
We are currently seeking multiple exceptional individuals to join our research group as a Research Technician in Atlanta, GA. The candidate will be a motivated technician with a strong desire to contribute to the design, execution, and interpretation of results of various molecular and cellular assays related to the development of biosensors for early cancer detection. The individual may work on multiple projects in parallel at various stages of development.
The successful candidate will thrive on teamwork and collaboration. They will embrace a fast-paced environment and work closely with lab members to cultivate a positive and inclusive environment. This is a unique opportunity to join a well-funded research group with an established track record of academic excellence, breakthrough innovation and technology translation!

JOB SUMMARY

Perform a variety of technical activities required for conducting tests and experiments in a school or research laboratory within the Institute. Includes data collection and analyses, experiment preparation and equipment setup and operation. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: academic and research faculty, co-workers. This position typically will advise and counsel: NA. This position will supervise: NA.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

One to two years of job related experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. or M.S. degree in a life science discipline (Biology, Bioengineering, Immunology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, etc.) with two or more years of laboratory experience.
• Proficiency in standard molecular biology techniques including cloning, mini/maxi preparations, nucleic acid extraction, gel electrophoresis.
• Proficiency in cell biology techniques including mammalian cell culture, characterization, and manipulation.
• Experience with weighing compounds, making reagents/solutions, and sterilization.
• Excellent organizational, communication, time-management, and collaboration skills required.
• Experience with multi-flow cytometry a plus.

SKILLS

This job requires working knowledge of research lab equipment and support processes and practices. Includes skill in data organization, statistical analysis and use of statistical and scientific computer applications.