Research Assistant Intermediate - Lab of Mudit Tyagi
About The Position
A highly motivated Research Technician is sought to join laboratory investigating the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying HIV persistence, neuroinflammation, accelerated aging, and neurodegeneration. The laboratory utilizes cutting-edge human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived microglia, cerebral organoids, and advanced genomic approaches to identify novel therapeutic targets and develop innovative interventions for HIV-associated and age-related neurological disorders. The successful candidate will participate in exciting multidisciplinary projects focused on understanding how HIV infection, chronic inflammation, and drugs of abuse alter brain function and contribute to neurocognitive impairment, neurovascular dysfunction, and accelerated aging.
Requirements
- B.S. or M.S. degree in Biology, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field
- Experience with mammalian cell culture preferred
- Familiarity with molecular biology techniques
- Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment
Nice To Haves
- Candidates with experience in human iPSC-derived microglia, brain organoids, neuroinflammation, HIV biology, single-cell genomics are particularly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and expand iPSC cultures
- Assist with generation and maintenance of cerebral organoids
- Perform molecular and cellular biology experiments
- Train new lab staff regarding lab techniques
- Maintaining routine lab functions, assist with data collection and laboratory organization and maintaining detailed laboratory records
Benefits
- medical (including prescription)
- supplemental insurance
- dental
- vision
- life and AD&D insurance
- short- and long-term disability
- flexible spending accounts
- retirement plans
- tuition assistance
- voluntary benefits
- tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
