Research Assistant I - Immunology

Responsibilities

• Performs assays including but not limited to, virus neutralization assays, molecular cloning, mammalian and bacterial cell culture, protein purification, and ELISAs in a Biosafety Level 2 environment.
• Performs research projects, including the collection and organization of data.
• Follows instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Performs data entry in accurate, timely, and efficient manner.
• Maintains clear and accurate data collection records and inventories in accordance with Good Clinical and/or Good Laboratory practices.
• Maintains supplies in the laboratory and ensures proper cleanliness and sanitation in accordance with Good Clinical and/or Good Laboratory practices.
• Creates, collects, disseminates, and maintains appropriate study data.
• Affords assistance in the preparation of technical reports, summaries, and protocols.
• Creates and communicates detailed observations on experiments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Immunology, Molecular Biology or a related field required.
• Minimum of 0-2 years experience required.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work with a team.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory techniques and sterile practice.
• Optional prior experience in cell culture, ELISA or molecular cloning.
• Good communication and analytical skills.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Obtains and maintains a T1/Public Trust background check.

Work Environment

This position will take place primarily in a laboratory setting.

Compensation

• The hourly pay range for this position is $19.33-$25.
• Actual hourly pay will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)