Temporary Employee
About The Position
This is a temporary position within the Division of Rheumatology at the School of Medicine, working with an Associate Professor of Medicine and an Associate Director of Translational Medicine. The laboratory focuses on studying the immune system, emerging infectious diseases, and rare rheumatic diseases, with a particular emphasis on understanding how interferons regulate immune responses. The role involves experiments utilizing animal models of human disease, including studies of viruses and animals with gene mutations related to viral nucleic acid sensors. Key responsibilities will include screening inhibitors and degraders, as well as performing mouse work.
Requirements
- Prior laboratory experience
- Experience with laboratory research animals
Responsibilities
- Screening inhibitors and degraders
- Isolation of infected tissues from mice
- Genotyping of mice
- Performing mutagenesis, quantitative PCR and transient transfection assays
- Cloning and molecular biology techniques
- Isolation and culture of primary cells
- Preparation of virus stocks
- Virus infections of primary cells and mice
- Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions
- Preparing reagents
- Maintaining records
- General lab duties
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) to help save for your future on a pre-tax or Roth basis
- Wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
