Senior Research Support Associate, Irvine Lab

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SENIOR RESEARCH SUPPORT ASSOCIATE, Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research-Irvine Lab (multiple openings), to support ongoing immunoengineering research for the development of cancer immunotherapy and HIV vaccines.  Will work under supervision of a senior lab member and provide technical assistance with immunoengineering projects. Responsibilities will include supporting studies in mice, including animal handling, injections, tumor monitoring, non-invasive imaging, necropsies, and the preparation of flow cytometry samples; helping with the preparation and testing of RNA-based vaccines, mammalian cell culture, antibody, and cytokine ELISAs; and attending lab meetings.  Significant contributions will be appropriately recognized by authorship on subsequent publications. 

The Irvine Lab provides scientific and career mentorship to advance professional growth and believes that diversity fuels creativity and strives to empower all to express their identity and contribute their talent.  

Job Requirements
REQUIRED:  high school diploma or its equivalent; exposure to a research lab; excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to work both independently and as part of a team; comfort working with animals and analyzing, summarizing, and reporting results to researchers; demonstrated commitment to exceeding quality standards, providing exceptional services, and producing accurate and high-quality work; meticulous attention to detail; practiced documentation skills; and awareness of and ability to follow basic safety procedures to maintain a safe work environment.  PREFERRED:  undergraduate degree in biological sciences, biochemistry, bioengineering, or related area; and experience with murine animal models or fields related to immunology.  Job #22421-4

2/24/23