Research Technician II - Sautto Lab

Cleveland Clinic•Auburn, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sautto Lab focuses on developing monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) as tools to design novel vaccines and advance treatments for infectious diseases, particularly viral pathogens such as hepatitis C virus (HCV), influenza virus, SARS-CoV-2, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and human metapneumovirus (HMPV). Our work explores the potential of mAbs as direct therapeutics capable of neutralizing infections as well as indirect strategies to prevent infection altogether. We also engineer and optimize mAbs by enhancing characteristics such as binding strength and stability or redesigning them for specialized applications including chimeric antigen receptors, offering innovative approaches to combating difficult-to-eradicate pathogens and certain cancers. As a Research Technician on our team, you will perform laboratory techniques and procedures required for assigned experimental studies, assist with establishing and scheduling analyses, conduct tests using a range of laboratory equipment and instrumentation, and assemble experimental results for review by research staff. Read more about the Sautto lab: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/florida/sautto/

Requirements

Knowledge of quantitative and statistical methods normally attained through completion of a Bachelor's degree in a biological science major or a related field of study
A minimal amount of applicable experience may substitute the education requirement
Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures, techniques, methods and analysis sufficient to perform a variety of research protocols
Up to six months of on-the-job training required to become familiar with laboratory techniques, procedures and research protocols
Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
Ability to distinguish color
Manual dexterity to handle specimens and repair equipment
Ability to lift and transport equipment or specimens weighing up to 20 pounds
May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, bio-hazards, radioactive materials, etc.
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Nice To Haves

Prior research experience

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory techniques procedures required for experimental studies.
Perform technical lab duties as delegated by the Research Staff Supervisor related to the assigned project.
Schedule and perform the various analyses needed to complete the project.
Assist with establishing and scheduling of various procedures and analysis.
Prepare reagents and purify chemicals using chromatography, distillation, etc.
Identify, separate and quantify various substances.
Conduct tests and procedures utilizing various laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
Accumulate data from analyses, prepare charts, graphs, statistical tables for presentation to Research Staff Supervisor for final analysis and preparation for publication, grant proposals and applications for research funds.
Potentially order laboratory supplies and equipment.
Other duties as assigned.