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The Jackson Laboratory · 2 days ago

Postdoctoral Associate

Farmington, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$66K/yr - $76K/yr

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Responsibilities

Develop and execute research projects focusing on NK cell responses to HIV using humanized mice and human specimens.

Independently work and collaborate in a team environment, paying attention to detail and adhering to deadlines.

Perform experiments using humanized mice with a competent immune system and human specimens.

Develop experimental protocols, troubleshoot protocols, and plan experiment setups for data collection and analysis.

Conduct sterile tissue culture and in vitro assays, as well as multiparameter/digital flow cytometry and data analysis.

Utilize standard molecular biology and biochemical techniques, along with BSL-2 laboratory techniques and animal model experience.

Publish peer-reviewed first author publications and complete required training courses.

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ImmunologyNK Cell BiologyHumanized Mouse ModelsTissue Culture Vitro AssaysFlow CytometryData AnalysisMolecular BiologyBiochemical TechniquesBSL-2 Laboratory TechniquesAnimal Model ExperiencePublication WritingPostdoctoral ExperiencePeer-Reviewed PublicationsAnimal Use TrainingBL-2 Safety TrainingLab Safety TrainingChemical Safety Training

Required

PhD in immunology, virology, or a related life science field, or a DVM or a related degree.

Advanced immunology and NK cell biology expertise

Experience with humanized mouse models of HIV disease

Sterile tissue culture and in vitro assays (killing assays, viral suppression assays, proliferation assays, etc.)

Experience with multiparameter/digital flow cytometry and data analysis

Standard molecular biology and biochemical techniques

At least 2 years of BSL-2 laboratory techniques and BSL-2 animal model experience

Peer-reviewed first author publications resulting from graduate training

Preferred

~ 3 years of postdoctoral experience

Peer-reviewed first author publications from graduate training and postdoctoral training if applicable

Positions require successful completion of required training courses, i.e. animal use, BL-2 safety, and general lab and chemical safety training.

Company

The Jackson Laboratory

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The Jackson Laboratory conducts mammalian genetics research offering scientific services and resources to laboratories and students.

Founded in 1929

Bar Harbor, Maine, USA

1,001-5,000 employees

http://www.jax.org

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