Research Technician (Myers Lab)
The Myers Lab and the Laboratory for Immunochemical Circuits at the La Jolla Institute for Immunology (https://www.samyerslab.org/) is looking for a highly motivated Research Technician to develop and apply A) state-of-the-art proteomics technologies and/or B) molecular biology and genomic engineering to address fundamental yet elusive questions in immune cell activation and differentiation, autoimmunity and inflammation, and cancer immunology. In addition to project in our lab, we are a collaborative group, both within the institute and around the world, so you will be exposed to many different scientific fields and gain expertise in several applications of systems-level biochemistry and proteomics. This will provide you with opportunities for publications, as well as presentations internally and at scientific conferences.
Qualified candidates should have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or any of the Life Sciences
- >1 year undergraduate research experience and a knowledge of basic laboratory techniques
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Strong critical thinking skills and an attention to details
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Eagerness to learn and develop laboratory skills
Especially strong candidates will have one or more of the following knowledge or skills:
- Experience with liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry
- Experience with biochemistry and/or molecular biology (CRISPR/base editing, etc)
- Experience with primary human or mouse immune cells, and flow cytometry
- Experience with genomics, proteomics, and/or systems biology, a.k.a. large-scale data sets
- Fluency in computer programming languages such as R or Python
How to Apply:
Interested researchers are encouraged to apply on-line through https://www.lji.org/careers/. Please include your CV and a brief cover letter. Pillars of the Myers Lab are creativity, diversity, and individuality, which flourish when people can bring their unique perspectives to work. Folks of the BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and other underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply.
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