Research Assistant III: Viral Immunology & Woodchuck Assays

Georgetown University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown University Medical Center, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, is seeking a Research Assistant III (Laboratory Technician) on-campus in Washington, DC. The role supports grant-funded woodchuck studies, performing ELISA, qPCR, and other viral/host assays with supervision by the PI.

Responsibilities include processing woodchuck samples, coordinating data, and training undergraduates and graduate students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with several years of lab experience.
• Experience with viral and host assays for HBV or related viruses is preferred.
• Ability to perform woodchuck sample processing and multiple molecular assays will be required.

Responsibilities

• Process woodchuck samples (blood, serum, liver, tissues).
• Perform quantitative viral assays (WHV/HBV), including DNA/RNA detection methods.
• Conduct host immune assays (ELISpot, T-cell proliferation, FACS) and real-time PCR for immune markers.
• Train and supervise students in sample processing and assays.
• Ship samples to diagnostic or collaborating labs.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Viral assays

qPCR

ELISpot

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Radioisotope handling

FACS

Job description

Georgetown University Medical Center, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, is seeking a Research Assistant III (Laboratory Technician) on-campus in Washington, DC. The role supports grant-funded woodchuck studies, performing ELISA, qPCR, and other viral/host assays with supervision by the PI.

Responsibilities include processing woodchuck samples, coordinating data, and training undergraduates and graduate students.