Open Rank: (Entry-Senior) Research Services Laboratory Sciences Professional

Job Summary

This full-time Research Services Laboratory Sciences Professional position is based in the laboratory of Dr. Aaron Michels, which focuses on studying immune-mediated mechanisms of type 1 diabetes and has maintained continuous National Institutes of Health funding for over fifteen years.

Key Responsibilities

• Isolation and culture of peripheral blood immune cells.
• Conducting experiments utilizing multi-color flow cytometry, measuring cytokines by ELISPOT assays, and performing ELISA techniques.
• Perform recombinant DNA work including genotyping and PCR analysis of T cell receptors.
• Animal care with mice related to research procedures.
• Participation in day-to-day laboratory activities including ordering supplies & reagents, maintenance of laboratory equipment, and preparation of commonly used reagents throughout the laboratory.
• Data organization, management, and database maintenance utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel & Access programs.