Research Technician I/II (Peters Lab)

La Jolla Institute for Immunology•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A full-time position for a Research Technician is available immediately at the La Jolla Institute for Immunology (San Diego). The Peters laboratory is seeking a highly motivated Research Technician to work on the study of human immune responses to seasonal Influenza vaccination. The successful candidate will join a diverse group of experimental and computational researchers focusing on different topics and will perform experiments critical for high-impact projects investigating immune reactivity against Influenza and other pathogens. LJI is a world-renowned institute that provides fantastic benefits and excellent support for its researchers. The La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) offers a collegial work environment that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork and creativity. Full-time employment at LJI includes a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision benefits, paid sick leave, and contributions to a retirement plan (403B). For the last decade, LJI has been ranked as one of the best places to work in San Diego by the San Diego Business Journal. The Institute hosts world-renowned faculty and over 80 postdoctoral researchers with scientists from over 30 countries. LJI is located in the Science Research Park on the campus of UC San Diego, providing easy access to the San Diego life sciences community and all that the area has to offer. LJI provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability status, genetics, medical conditions, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, reproductive health decisions, or pregnancy, or any other condition protected by state and local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placing, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absences, and social and recreational programs. La Jolla Institute is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We validate this commitment by conducting regular market analyses to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, independent research sector. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, unique skill sets, organizational need, and internal equity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Life Sciences.
Laboratory experience: pipetting, cell culture, making calculations, etc.
Proficient usage of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Must be willing to work with recombinant DNA, biohazardous materials, and human blood.
Eagerness to learn and develop laboratory skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an immunology or cellular/molecular biology laboratory.
Experience with flow cytometry.
Experience with data analysis and visualization.

Responsibilities

Perform and analyze data derived from flow cytometry-based experiments using state-of-the-art flow cytometry technology, including spectral cytometry
Apply a wide range of other immunological techniques including but not limited to isolating primary cells, long term cell culture, RNA/DNA extraction, multiplex cytokine assays, and FluoroSpot/ELISPOT assays.