Research Technician III

Tulane University Translational Science Institute; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University Translational Science Institute in Covington, LA, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support the Division of Immunology at the Tulane National Primate Research Center. You will perform experiments in Biosafety Level 2 laboratories and receive training in biosafety protocols from the PI and the Institutional Biosafety Office.

Under minimal supervision, you will conduct cellular immunology and microbiology work, assist with SOPs, oversee general lab operations, ordering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (BS) in a life sciences field.
• 0-1 laboratory experience required.
• Experience with cellular immunology techniques and molecular biology methods preferred.
• Knowledge of BSL2 and BSL3 containment principles required.
• Familiarity with basic computational tools such as Microsoft Excel, Word, etc.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform experiments in Biosafety Level 2 laboratories.
• Receive training in biosafety protocols from the PI and Institutional Biosafety office.
• Operate independently under minimal supervision in BSL-2+ conditions.
• Oversee laboratory operations including ordering supplies and maintaining equipment.
• Perform general laboratory maintenance and SOPs compliance.

Skills

Laboratory techniques (cellular immuno

ELISPOT assays

Cytotoxicity assays

ELISA

Flow cytometry

DNA/RNA extraction

Real-time PCR

BSL2/BSL3 knowledge

Excel

Multi-tasking

Education

BS in microbiology

BS in immunology

BS in cell biology

BS in genetics

BS in molecular biology

BS in infectious disease

BS in biological or general science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Work in the Division of Immunology at the Tulane National Primate Research Center. Perform experiments in Biosafety Level 2 laboratories. Receive training in biosafety protocols from both the Principal Investigator and the Institutional Department of Biosafety. Conduct experiments involving cellular immunology and microbiology in accordance with established Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs). Operate independently under minimal supervision in Biosafety Level 2+ conditions. Oversee overall laboratory operations, including ordering supplies, maintaining equipment, and performing general laboratory maintenance.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree (BS)
• 0-1 Laboratory experience required
• A Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in any one of the following streams of sciences: microbiology, immunology, cell-biology, genetics, molecular biology, infectious disease, biological or general science.
• Two years of work experience with cellular immunology techniques such as ELISPOT assays, cytotoxicity assays, ELISA and flow cytometry assays and with molecular biology techniques including DNA and RNA extraction, and real time PCR.
• Knowledge of BSL2 and BSL3 bio-containment principles, both for animal and laboratory space is required.
• Familiarity with basic computational tools such as Microsoft Excel, Word, etc.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

About Us

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.