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Form of workResearcher position in Dr. Victor J. Torres's Laboratoryto study bacterial pathogenesis.
We are seeking a self-motivated and organized individual to fill a Researcher or Senior Researcher positions in the laboratory of Dr. Victor J. Torres, the chair of the Department of Host-Microbe Interactions at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
The Torres lab is interested in dissecting the complex interactions between pathogenic bacteria and the mammalian host. Our goalisto understand the basic principles of bacterial pathogenesis as well as to develop a platform for the discovery of targets that could be exploited for the generation of much-needed therapies.
Responsibilities include assisting in general laboratory operation and conducting common experimental techniques that include bacterial culture, DNA purification, PCR, cloning, gel electrophoresis, western blotting, protein purification, managing the mouse colony, and isolation and culturing of primary human immune cells. Applicants must be willing to work with small animals and infectious agents. The successful applicant should be interested in working in a collaborative environment, be able to learn techniques quickly and have good written, verbal, and computer skills.
The ideal candidate will have:
Degree in Biomedical or Physical Sciences
Hands-on laboratory experience and prior familiarity with bacterial culturing, immunology, and in vivo models (For Researcher level)
Extensive hands-on laboratory experience is required and prior familiarity with bacterial culturing, tissue culture, and in vivo models (For Senior Research level)
Preference will be given to candidates having previous experience working with bacteria and murine models.
Minimum Education and/or Training:
- Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific area is required
Researcher Minimum Experience:
no experience required.
Senior Researcher Minimum Experience:
Two (2) years of relevant, post-degree work experience is required with a Bachelor's degree.
No experience is required with a Master's degree.
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