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Technical Associate I, Ribbeck Lab
  • Job Number: 25436
  • Functional Area: Research - Engineering
  • Department: Department of Biological Engineering
  • School Area: Engineering
  • Pay Range Minimum: $50,000
  • Pay Range Maximum: $63,000
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No
  • Schedule:
  • Pay Grade: No Grade


Posting Description

TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I, Biological Engineering - The Ribbeck lab, will be providing technical assistance on multiple high-impact projects; assist with projects to develop mucus-inspired therapies to control problematic pathogens; identify the mechanisms by which mucus prevents infection and tunes the human microbiota; and identify biomarkers in mucus that signify pathogen invasion and infection. The primary duties of this position include implementing biochemical protocols for mucin and mucin-glycan isolation and characterization and assisting with ongoing projects in the lab.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: A minimum of two years of laboratory experience in biochemistry, biology, microbiology, or biological engineering lab; bachelor's degree in molecular biology, microbiology, biological engineering, or a related field; desire to work in a collaborative, translational research environment with great opportunities for personal growth; be self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented; excellent record-keeping skills, and familiarity and strong track record of adhering to laboratory safety protocols; and willingness to learn new techniques/protocols and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. PREFERRED: Experience with routine protein biochemistry techniques, including protein purification methods and troubleshooting; experience with microbial culturing.

Night and weekends may be required as dictated by experiments. No travel is required. Immediate availability is preferred.

1/21/2026