Laboratory Technician, Microbiology and Immunology

About the role

This position is in the lab of Dr. Yolanda Huang (Department of Microbiology & Immunology). The lab’s research focuses on discovering new functions encoded among gut anaerobic bacteria and bacteriophages using high-throughput functional genomics. We also study bacteria-phage interactions and how phages alter bacterial physiology and microbial composition dynamics. The overall goal is to advance our understanding of the gut microbiota at the molecular level. Research projects leverage cutting-edge techniques, including DNA barcoding, short and long read sequencing technologies, and high-throughput functional genomics.

Responsibilities

• Support daily lab functions and research needs by purchasing reagent supplies, ensuring lab safety, maintaining instruments, and updating inventory.
• Participate in the design and execution of wet lab experiments and/or computational analyses.
• Contribute to publications through activities such as bacterial genetics, molecular cloning, bacteria and phage cultivations (aerobic and anaerobic), protein purifications, bioinformatics, and various -omic techniques.

Qualifications

• Recently obtained BSc or MSc in microbiology, bioengineering, bioinformatics, or a related field.
• Experience in any of the following areas would be an asset: bacteria and/or phage isolation and cultivation, microbial genetics, molecular biology, protein biochemistry, assay development, analytical chemistry (HPLC, MS), sequencing, and bioinformatics.

Benefits

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