Research Technologist I

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Posted: 01-Feb-24

Location: East Lansing, Michigan

Salary: Open

Categories:

Research Support - Laboratory/Non-Laboratory
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 927956

Position Summary

The Department of Microbiology, Genetics, & Immunology seeks a Research Technologist I to work in the laboratory of Dr. Andrew Olive. Our laboratory studies how specialized lung alveolar macrophages regulate inflammation and disease. We use both infectious disease models (such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium abscesses) and autoimmunity models (such as environmental exposure induced Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) to devise new strategies to prevent and treat disease. Leveraging a new model of alveolar macrophages coupled with cutting-edge genetic approaches, the successful candidate will become part of a pioneering research team focused on understanding lung inflammatory responses. In this position the candidate will be examining key pathways that control the alveolar macrophage state and understanding how these pathways are differentially required in distinct macrophage subtypes. This is a limited term position funded through 7/31/2025 with no possibility for extension.  

Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

Knowledge equivalent to that which would normally be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in biology, biostatistics, computer-science or related field; up to six months of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in basic research techniques in the specific or related field; word processing, spreadsheet; database and/or desktop publishing software; presentation software; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The job may require the appropriate pesticide applicator's registration/certification and/or experience working with potentially dangerous research animals.

Desired Qualifications

Excellent organizational and communication skills; extremely motivated and dependable; ability to take charge and oversee lab procedures; experience doing lab work or bioinformatics; Experience handling bacterial pathogens and an understanding of host-pathogen interactions; experience in computer programming in programs such as R, MatLab, or Python is preferred; experience with data analysis and statistics including data presentation; interest in biological questions related to infectious diseases including a strong desire to learn cell culture, murine models of disease, immunology, and or genetics.

At least 1.5-2 years of hands-on research laboratory experience; experience with Mycobacterial species or other BSL2 bacterial pathogens; Experience with laboratory techniques including flow cytometry, tissue culture, and molecular biology. Experience with next generation sequencing analysis and animals is preferred but not required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Please submit a resume and the names and contact information for three references.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Description of End Date

This is a limited term position funded until 7/31/2025 from date of hire with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.

Website

https://mgi.natsci.msu.edu/

Summary of Health Risks

Duties associated with this position may include the following health risks:

-Exposure to human blood, serum, tissue and other body fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions.

-TB risk or work within 3 feet of human patients in a health care setting or have potential exposure to animals or to specimens with Mycobacterium.

-Work with animals or unfixed animal tissue.

-Wear a respirator (does not include paper dust mask worn for comfort).

The Bidding Eligibility ends on 02/06/2024 at 11:55 PM

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