Research Technician (Ops)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Mousa Laboratory at the Florida State University College of Medicine is seeking multiple Research Technicians to work on research projects focused on monoclonal antibody therapies and epitope-focused vaccine design.

These are multidisciplinary projects with enormous training opportunity in human immunology, virology, bacteriology, animal models of infection, and structural biology, including X-ray crystallography and cryo-electron microscopy. The Mousa Laboratory studies monoclonal antibodies as therapeutics and to inform vaccine design. The projects focus on the isolation of antibodies, and the immunological and structural characterization of antibody interactions with viral and bacterial antigens. The Research Technicians will be trained in many of these techniques.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for research activities in a Biosafety Level 2 environment, including tissue culture cell line generation and maintenance, processing human and animal blood and tissue samples, performing virus experiments, performing lab animal studies, protein expression and purification, immunological assays, routine lab autoclaving, managing day to day lab activities, and other related tasks as assigned.

The candidate will be required to have good communication skills and the ability to work independently and as a fully productive, cooperative team member. The candidate must also maintain a clean and sterile lab environment, designing and implementing experiments, data analysis and keeping detailed records of all procedures. Supervision of students and staff may be required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree plus experience and skills required. Area-specific certification and/or training may be required and other training will be provided as appropriate.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in Biology, biochemistry, or other science-related research field. One to two years of laboratory experience in cell culture, computers, protein biochemistry, animal studies, and recombinant DNA techniques are preferred.

Physical Demands

Position involves frequent movement to various places occasionally involving operating heavy equipment. The position will require extensive use of a biosafety cabinet and sitting in place for long periods of time. The ability to lift 50 lbs is required.

Enrollment in occupational health is required and some vaccines might be required for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Molecular biology: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person