Research Technician

The faculty in MBM are united by a common interest in the biology of microbes and the effects of microbes on human and animal hosts. The microbial pathogens program studies microorganisms that cause infectious diseases, with emphasis on rigorous analysis of these pathogens and the immune responses that restrict them. Program investigators direct detailed studies of pathogenic bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Research topics include structural analysis of virus entry, viral evolution, viral oncogenes, bacterial pathogens, microorganisms that cause diarrhea and pneumonia, intracellular signaling, pathogen adhesion, genetic determinants involved in susceptibility to infection, vaccine development, identification of novel antimicrobial agents, and phage therapy.

Under supervision of the principal investigator and postdoctoral fellow in the lab who is intimately familiar with the techniques required, the Research Technician will conduct a variety of experiments following established procedures/protocols, which may include bacterial culture, recombinant DNA, DNA sequencing and analysis, and protein purification and characterization, and other well established laboratory techniques. In these capacities, the Technician will also record test results and analyze data using basic statistics and various software. In addition, the Technician may monitor the functioning of laboratory equipment, and organize and maintain logbooks and supplies.

• Provides technical support on various research projects, records test results and analyses dat
• Maintains laboratory equipment and common use areas
• Orders supplies
• Maintains logbooks

Basic Requirements:

Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:

• Bachelor or Master degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology or related field with 0-2 years of laboratory experience.