Research Technician: iPSC Brain Organoids & HIV

Jefferson Health Plans; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Presencial; USD 48 000 - 64 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Thomas Jefferson University seeks a Research Technician to join a lab investigating HIV persistence, neuroinflammation, aging, and neurodegeneration. The successful candidate will work with iPSC-derived microglia, brain organoids, and cutting-edge genomic approaches to understand how HIV, inflammation, and drugs of abuse affect brain function and contribute to neurocognitive impairment.

Responsibilities include maintaining iPSC cultures, generating organoids, performing molecular biology

Qualificações

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Biology, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field
• Experience with mammalian cell culture preferred
• Familiarity with molecular biology techniques
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment

Responsabilidades

• Maintain and expand iPSC cultures
• Assist with generation and maintenance of cerebral organoids
• Perform molecular and cellular biology experiments
• Train new lab staff regarding lab techniques
• Maintaining routine lab functions, assist with data collection and laboratory organization and maintaining detailed laboratory records

Conhecimentos

Mammalian cell culture

Molecular biology techniques

Record-keeping

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Formação académica

B.S./M.S. in Biology or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Thomas Jefferson University seeks a Research Technician to join a lab investigating HIV persistence, neuroinflammation, aging, and neurodegeneration. The successful candidate will work with iPSC-derived microglia, brain organoids, and cutting-edge genomic approaches to understand how HIV, inflammation, and drugs of abuse affect brain function and contribute to neurocognitive impairment.

Responsibilities include maintaining iPSC cultures, generating organoids, performing molecular biology