LAB RESEARCH ANALYST II

School of Medicine

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The applicant will be part of the Surana lab, a physician–scientist run lab that studies how the microbiota the trillions of bacteria that normally live within every person protects against immune-mediated diseases. Projects focus on identifying and culturing bacteria with immunomodulatory properties as well as understanding the mechanism(s) by which these bacteria influence host physiology. Active projects combine microbiology, bacterial genetics, immunology, bioinformatics, and mouse models of disease to better understand host bacteria interactions. The lab is part of a vigorous research community that interacts with the Departments of Pediatrics, Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, and Integrative Immunobiology. Regular events in these communities offer numerous opportunities to gain exposure to the breadth and depth of translational microbiology and immunology research. Title and salary will be commensurate with experience. 

The lab research analyst II will be responsible for: 

-Performing a variety of routine molecular biology (e.g., isolation of nucleic acids, PCR, ELISAs) and microbiology techniques. 

-Maintaining a mouse colony (e.g., routine husbandry, genotyping, maintaining inventory), administering compounds to mice (injections, oral gavage), performing dissections to isolate and characterize lymphocytes from various tissues, and conducting relevant animal models of disease (e.g., infections, autoimmune models). 

-Working with germ-free and gnotobiotic mice. 

-Assisting with planning specific research procedures across laboratory and animal facilities. 

-Developing and troubleshooting new techniques and processing samples for appropriate downstream data analysis. 

-Maintaining organized and up-to-date records of results and methodologies. 

-Compiling and helping analyze data, preparing charts, graphs, and results of studies. 

-Helping the lab run safely and efficiently, including ordering supplies, maintaining safety approvals, and managing equipment. 

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. 

Required Qualifications at this Level 

Education/Training 

Work requires a bachelor's degree in botany, biology, zoology, psychology or other directly related scientific field. 

Experience 

Work requires four years of research experience. A related master's degree may offset required years of experience on a 1:1 basis, e.g., a two year master's degree in lieu of two years of experience. 

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE 

Preferred Skills: 

· Analytical skills to resolve complex problems requiring the use of scientific, mathematical, or technical principles and in-depth, experienced-based knowledge. 

· Experience with the care and handling of mice, flow cytometry, and molecular biology techniques is preferred, ideally with some experience outside of laboratory classwork (i.e. in a working laboratory) 

· Strong written and communication skills 

· Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, communication and organizational skills. 

· Flexibility, motivation, and ability to work independently. 

· Willingness and ability to take on multiple projects simultaneously.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Workrequires a bachelor's degree in botany, biology, zoology, psychology or other directly related scientific field.

Experience

Work requires four years of research experience. A related master's OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE degree may offset required years of experience on a 1:1 basis, e.g., a two year master's degree in lieu of two years of experience.

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