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Technical Associate I
  • Job Number: 24966
  • Functional Area: Research - Other
  • Department: Institute for Medical Eng. and Science
  • School Area: Engineering
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No
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Posting Description

TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE, Institute for Medical Engineering and Science, to join our interdisciplinary team focused on identifying novel antibodies through single B-cell sorting and improving/modifying their binding affinities via in vitro antibody maturation. Will perform laboratory research involving molecular cloning, protein expression and purification, and measurements of protein-protein binding affinities; apply methods including maintenance of cultured cells, DNA purification, DNA transfection, and protein characterization using gel filtration chromatography; collect and analyze experimental data using statistical software; improve protocols and present data at lab meetings; maintain inventories of common lab supplies; serve as laboratory Safety Officer, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, preparing for inspections, correcting deficiencies, and managing biohazard waste disposal; monitor long-term storage of biologicals in liquid nitrogen; and may co-author research articles and manuscripts.

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Job Requirements
 REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in a field related to biology, chemistry or bioengineering; a minimum of two years of experimental laboratory experience (which may include experience gained as an undergraduate.); experience with sterile technique and cell culture; excellent communications skills and the ability to work productively as a member of a team; robust organizational and critical thinking skills with attention to detail, self-direction, motivation, and an ability to respond to a rapidly evolving work environment involving concurrent projects and responsibilities. PREFERRED: Prior virus work and virology background. Job #24966
 
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