Research Technician I - Kwong Lab

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Department Information

The Laboratory for Synthetic Immunity (LSI) is an interdisciplinary research group in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech & Emory School of Medicine. Founded in 2014 by Director Dr. Gabe Kwong, the mission of LSI is to pioneer the next wave of immunotherapies and diagnostics to intercept diseases at an early stage and develop treatments that drive deep responses to meaningfully improve patient outcomes.

Job Summary

Provide basic technical support services required for conducting tests and experiments in a school or research laboratory within the Institute. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: academic and research faculty, co-workers. This position typically will advise and counsel: NA. This position will supervise: NA.

Responsibilities

Job Duty 1 -

Gather, compile and summarize data in conjunction with assigned scientific tests, experiments, etc

Job Duty 2 -

Collect and prepare samples for use in assigned tests

Job Duty 3 -

Prepare statistical analyses and maintain related records.

Job Duty 4 -

Operate various equipment used in research studies.

Job Duty 5 -

Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Technical Diploma, Associates Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Experience

One to two years of job related experience

Preferred Qualifications

B.S. or M.S. degree in a life science discipline (Biology, Bioengineering, Immunology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, etc.) with two or more years of laboratory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

SKILLS

This job requires basic knowledge of research lab equipment and support processes and practices. Includes skill in data organization, statistical analysis and use of statistical and scientific computer applications.

USG Core Values

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Other Information

Salary range: $35,816.00 - $60,000.00 (commensurate with experience.)

Location: Atlanta, GA

Job grade: S2

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have financial responsibilities.

No, this position will not be required to drive.

This role is not considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position will not travel

This position does not require security clearance.

Other Information

• Perform molecular cloning, including construct purification, vector construction, nucleic acid preparation, sequencing, QC, and interpretation.
• Produce, characterize, and titer viruses for human cell transduction and engineering.
• Perform culture, characterization, and manipulation of human cells. Aid in the validation of sense-and-respond biocircuits in human cells by flow cytometry and in vitro assays.
• Support other molecular and cellular experiments and studies.
• Support lab management, including maintaining supplies, reagents, and cells.
• Document the design, methodology, and results of experiments in electronic lab notebooks.
• Participate in regular internal project meetings with team members
• Proficiency in standard molecular biology techniques including cloning, mini/maxi preparations, nucleic acid extraction, gel electrophoresis.
• Proficiency in cell biology techniques including mammalian cell culture, characterization, and manipulation.
• Experience with weighing compounds, making reagents/solutions, and sterilization.
• Excellent organizational, communication, time-management, and collaboration skills required.
• Experience with multi-flow cytometry is a plus.

Background Check

A successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit https://usg.policystat.com/policy/19298143/latest

Other Information

We are currently seeking multiple exceptional individuals to join our research group as a Research Technician in Atlanta, GA. The candidate will be a motivated technician with a strong desire to contribute to the design, execution, and interpretation of results of various molecular and cellular assays related to the development of biosensors for early cancer detection. The individual may work on multiple projects in parallel at various stages of development.

The successful candidate will thrive on teamwork and collaboration. They will embrace a fast-paced environment and work closely with lab members to cultivate a positive and inclusive environment. This is a unique opportunity to join a well-funded research group with an established track record of academic excellence, breakthrough innovation and technology translation!

The Laboratory for Synthetic Immunity (LSI) led by Dr. Gabe Kwong is in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory School of Medicine is seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician. The technician will be responsible for maintaining animal colonies, viral production, and lab administration (e.g., supply ordering). Depending on the candidate, the responsibilities may also include standard cellular assays, (e.g., cell culture, DNA/RNA extraction), molecular assays (ELISA, PCR, bioconjugations), and animal work (e.g., tumor injections, necropsy, blood draws). The technician is expected to work closely with other lab members and contribute to managing day-to-day operations as related to job duties. The wide range of research topics at LSI make it an excellent environment for learning new techniques and methods (https://lsi.gatech.edu/).