Jr. Specialist Microbiology & Molecular Genetics - Marsden Lab

The Marsden Lab at The University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, seeks a Junior Specialist to work in research involving HIV persistence and pathogenesis. The lab uses cell/tissue culture systems, molecular analysis, and humanized mouse models to study HIV infection and test novel strategies to cure the infection.

The Junior specialist will work with the PI and other lab members to advance ongoing HIV cure research projects. This will include learning and performing mouse surgeries to create humanized mice, performing HIV infections and other mouse procedures as needed, and conducting tissue culture experiments. Specific assays to be performed will include flow cytometry, PCR, molecular cloning, and plasmid transfections. The individual will also assist with general lab maintenance.

Department: http://microbiology.uci.edu

1) Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, microbiology, or related field.

2) Willingness to work with the following:

* HIV

* Laboratory mice: including husbandry, injections, surgical procedures, tissue harvesting

* Human fetal tissue

3) Skilled in following laboratory safety and experimental protocols.

4) Skilled in using general laboratory equipment such as pipettes, centrifuges, etc.

5) Willingness to occasionally work outside of regular work hours and/or weekends.

6) Ability to maintain accurate and timely records of experiments and equipment.

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.