Gnotobiotic Immunology Research Technician

hhmi; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Potential authorship on publications

Regular lab meetings with Dr. Barton

Job summary

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) in Berkeley invites applications for a Research Technician in the Barton Lab. You will support mouse husbandry in a gnotobiotic setting, perform dissections, tissue processing, and molecular biology tasks, and help maintain rigorous lab records.

You will join a collaborative team, participate in meetings, and contribute to publications as applicable. A BS in a relevant science field and strong motivation are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science field or equivalent experience.
• Ability to learn complex tasks with minimal instruction and work independently.
• Motivated, organized, and able to coordinate with others.
• Ability to lift 15 pounds and perform mouse work and basic assays.

Responsibilities

• Gnotobiotic work: maintain animals in sterile, positive-pressure environments.
• Assist with dissections, tissue processing, DNA extraction and PCR analyses.
• Read literature and record results; participate in weekly lab meetings.

Skills

Mouse handling

Laboratory techniques

Documentation

Team collaboration

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology or related field

Tools

PCR

DNA extraction

MS Word

MS Excel

Sterile technique

Job description

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) in Berkeley invites applications for a Research Technician in the Barton Lab. You will support mouse husbandry in a gnotobiotic setting, perform dissections, tissue processing, and molecular biology tasks, and help maintain rigorous lab records.

You will join a collaborative team, participate in meetings, and contribute to publications as applicable. A BS in a relevant science field and strong motivation are essential.