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The WFIRM Research Laboratory Technician IV will participate in a research project to develop a new platform to enable the testing of vaccines. Under a general supervision plan, the applicant will perform a variety of complex tasks including antigen uptake and presentation, immune cell activation and differentiation, in vitro biological and functional tests for verification of tissue construct viability and functional assays. Under general supervision plan, develop, modify, and implement previously developed and original experimental procedures in a research laboratory exercising independent judgment based upon specialized theoretical knowledge of the applicable science. Research will be performed in a team environment and the application will be provided with a variety of procedures and techniques previously outlined by established protocols and other scientific data related to the production of tissue engineered constructs. The applicant will provide direction and guidance to other technicians, trainees and personnel in the laboratory.
Job Responsibility:
Confer with principal investigator and collaborators in the planning, developing, and implementation of research projects
develop control procedures for test standardization and clinical product manufacturing processes
Develop experimental techniques for specimen and tissue analyses utilized in complex laboratory procedures
Review scientific journals, abstracts, and other research literature to obtain or verify additional information used in the design and development of original procedures or techniques related to the research/clinical projects
Prepare detailed reports on the results of experiments
discuss with principal investigator and collaborators the interpretation of the results and collaborate in the preparation of scientific manuscripts and reports for publication
Supervise and coordinate the operation, training, and staffing of laboratory activities
maintain facilities and equipment supplies
develop and establish laboratory work procedures, methods, and policies
schedule and determine work priorities, and ensure laboratory compliance to procedures and regulations
Prepare detailed plans for large scale, collaborative studies, including monitoring, treatments, analysis data, recording and reporting
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein
Requirements:
University graduation with a major in the biological sciences and four years of related research experience
Master's degree in immunology, biology, or related physical science and two years of laboratory experience
Nice to have:
Immunology, engineering, and cell biology experience
What we offer:
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs