The Connor lab is seeking an experienced Laboratory Technician. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, organized, and a helpful presence in a dynamic research laboratory at the NEIDL. Position responsibilities include laboratory organization and regular ordering, experimental responsibilities which will include helping carry out ongoing experiments that include testing antiviral small molecules, evaluating diagnostic platforms, developing lab-on-a-chip methods. Work will also involve testing on multiple viruses. Experiments will regularly involve rtPCR, western blotting, immunofluorescence microscopy an individual virus microscopy. Additionally, regular tasks will include virus growth, stock maintenance and cell culture. The laboratory carries out BSL3 work, and experience or interest in BSL3 work is seen as a plus.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.