Technician B - Celiac Disease Center

Responsibilities

• Receive and log participant samples and clinical information.
• Maintain the sample database and lab notebooks following standard operating procedures.
• Isolate lymphocyte fractions from intestinal biopsy and peripheral blood samples.
• Perform cryopreservation/cryorecovery of isolated lymphocytes; cell culture; ex vivo immunoassays; and flow cytometric analysis of lymphocyte populations.
• Organize and compile results for presentation.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physics or related science or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• High level of interest in biomedical research.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; detail-oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with basic molecular biology techniques.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with flow cytometry, cell sorting, tissue culture, and molecular biology.
• Experience in a Cell Biology/Immunology laboratory.