Job Information
Rockefeller University Research Assistant, Molecular Immunology in New York, New York
Job: IRC26026
Description
Job Title Research Assistant, Molecular Immunology
Laboratory / Department Molecular Immunology
Department Description
We pursue a combination of biochemical, molecular and genetic approaches to define the checkpoints that regulate B cell development, antibody production and B cell tolerance. A second area of interest is in dendritic cells. Our interests range from the earliest phases of the B cell pathway, including the commitment to becoming a B cell through the completion of maturation. Our ongoing work includes a focus on mechanisms of V(D)J recombination, somatic mutation, isotype switching, allelic exclusion and tolerance.
Detailed Description
The Research Assistant will work with human blood samples and PBMC processing, collection, and storage. Responsibilities include antibody and protein production, purification, and preparation for experiments exploring broadly neutralizing antibodies against HIV-1; human tissue cell culture maintenance, transfection, and harvest; DNA (mini-, midi-, and maxi-) preparation and analysis, gravity column antibody purification, HIV-1 envelope protein purification and analysis, and buffer-exchange, concentration, LPS-removal, sterilization, and storage.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree in science required; educational emphasis in biology or chemistry preferred. Previous lab experience desired. Must be a hard worker with good organizational skills, detail-oriented, and know basic lab and sterile techniques. Must be a team-player who can work independently and perform repetitive tasks with accuracy and precision.
Additional Details
The Rockefeller University is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans