Research Technician II-III

The Buckner group studies the following autoimmune diseases: type 1 diabetes (T1D), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), multiple sclerosis (MS), systemic lupus erythematosus, and relapsing polychondritis. They have extensive experience in MHC class II tetramers, T cell cloning, T and B cell functional assays and phenotyping of human lymphocytes.

This position is responsible for providing technical laboratory support for biomedical research projects performing both routine and non-routine lab procedures.

Duties include:

• Conduct literature search and read literature applicable to research area.
• Conduct and document experiments involving human tissue culture and multiparameter flow cytometry following written protocols.
• Performance of cell culture and In vitro studies of immune cell function.

• BA/BS in biology or chemistry, and two to three year’s progressively responsible research laboratory experience in a position such as Research Technician I.
• Applicants with experience in cell culture techniques and multiparameter flow cytometry are preferred.
• Must have basic mathematical, data recording, computer database, data and statistical analysis skills.
• May require skill in animal surgery techniques.
• Skills in experimental design, data analysis and presentation of data.
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.