Job Description

TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE II, Biological Engineering-Tal Group, to research comparative predictive diagnostics for infection-associated chronic illnesses (viral, bacterial, and fungal pathogens) through deep immunoinflammatory profiling.  Will investigate antibody levels and ratiometric scores against key pathogen classes that may drive symptoms after infection; optimize flow-based immunoprofiling (FLIP) analysis for different pathogen targets and analyze antibody results; optimize, execute, and analyze/interpret high-resolution flow cytometry assays; perform Luminex antibody assays and analyze/interpret data; and culture Borrelia burgdorferi and execute in vitro experiments as needed.  There will be occasional biobanking of clinical study participant samples and assisting with clinical study participant visits.  

REQUIRED:  B.S./B.A. in biology or a related discipline; at least four years of relevant laboratory experience; experience with flow cytometry; excellent organizational, planning, and written and verbal communication skills; ability to follow complex instructions, multitask, carefully document work in written records, and work both independently and as part of a team.; self-motivation; attention to detail; and proficiency with Prism, flow cytometry software such as FlowJo, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  PREFERRED:  M.S. in biology, or a related discipline. Experience with in vivo animal (ideally murine) handling, husbandry, and experiments. Experience with cell culture & biosafety cabinet sterile technique. Experience with automated liquid handlers.  Job #24320

Will work occasional nights and weekends as required by research.

This is a one-year position with the possibility of an extension based on the availability of funding.

Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.

8/15/24

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