Position Summary:

• Cell Culture: Media preparation, isolation and purification of cells from human and animal tissues and blood, transfections, and quality control.
• Immunological Techniques: ELISAs, flow cytometry/FACS, immunohistochemistry, immunocytochemistry, fluorescent/confocal/EM staining, RNAScope, and DNAScope.
• Molecular Biology: RNA/DNA extraction, PCR/qPCR, immunoprecipitation, and western blotting. 4. Data Analysis: Generate and analyze experimental data for publications and grants.
• Biospecimen Management: Maintain a repository of clinical samples (e.g., plasma, serum, CSF, cells), and manage shipping/receiving of biological materials.
• Lab Equipment Maintenance: Operate, troubleshoot, and coordinate repairs for moderately complex laboratory equipment; schedule recertifications and preventive maintenance.
• General Laboratory Responsibilities include administrative duties, keeping accurate records and notes, working knowledge of MS office to keep inventories of experimental reagents, data analysis, and other general lab duties.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree in a relevant science, or a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science plus one (1) year of related research experience. All applicants should have a degree in one of the following fields: biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, immunology, molecular biology, virology, or another related field.
• Technical background should include basic and advanced laboratory techniques in molecular biology, cell culture, immunoassays, and sample processing.
• Expertise in performing basic scientific assays including RNA/DNA extraction, and protein preparation, qPCR & ddPCR, western blot analysis, and ELISAs are essential.
• Additional training will be provided as needed.

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Equipment Utilized:

• Tissue culture hoods and incubators, centrifuges, electrophoresis apparatus for proteins and nucleic acids, electroporator, flow cytometry, thermal cyclers, light, confocal, and fluorescent microscopes, histopathology processor, embedding center, microtome and cryostat, ELISA plate washer, ELISA plate reader, ddPCR, qPCR, and other equipment as needed.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Occasional lifting 25-50 lbs., intermittently sitting/standing/stooping, typically sitting at a desk or table.
• Must be able to work at a computer for an extended period and must be able to operate specialized laboratory/scientific equipment.

• Biosafety Level 2 and 2+ laboratory environment working with human and animal fluids and tissue. Requires laboratory safety training.
• Caustic and toxic chemicals.
• Handle controlled substances such as pharmaceutical, radiological, or hazardous materials.

Special Conditions:

• Position is contingent upon funding.

Salary: $53,343-$75,246

Posting Number: 25ST1387

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