Research Assistant | Laboratory of Molecular Genetics and Immunology
Overview
The Laboratory of Molecular Genetics and Immunology is focused on dissecting the cellular and molecular mechanisms governing the generation of antibody specificity and the translation of that specificity into cellular responses. Our work seeks to identify the genetic components that initiate B cell activation upon antigenic challenge, the controls that maintain tolerance both centrally and in the periphery, and the mechanisms that govern the coupling of antibody specificity to effector cell response.
The Research Assistant will support research conducted at the Laboratory of Molecular Genetics and Immunology, working on projects that aim to develop and characterize the activity of engineered anti-inflammatory therapeutics, evaluating them in animal models of autoimmunity and chronic inflammatory diseases, as well as in projects related to immune responses to infection and vaccination.
Responsibilities
- Designing, expressing, and purifying recombinant proteins
- Designing and conducting in vitro and in vivo experiments
- Analyzing and managing experimental data
- Maintaining and screening of animal colonies
- Performing related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested
Qualifications
- Required: Bachelor's degree in science
- Required: Willing to work with in vivo animal models (mice)
- Required: Ability to work as part of a team and conduct experiments in a diligent manner
- Required: Strong time management and organizational skills
- Required: Ability to meet deliverables and deadlines
- Preferred: Educational background and prior laboratory experience in immunology, molecular biology, cell biology, or a related discipline
Pay
Salary range: $50,000 – $55,000 per year.