Research Technician- Barton Lab
Core
Assisting scientists in the Barton Lab with experiments on how the immune system recognizes and responds to microbial threats in the intestine.
Role type
Research Technician (Physical/Clinical work)
Builds
Research data and publications on host-microbe interactions
Domain
Immunology / Microbiome / Gnotobiotic animal research
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mouse handling, sterile technique, tissue processing, DNA extraction, PCR analysis, animal husbandry, laboratory record keeping
Preferred skills
Experience with mice and bacterial preparations, experience with sterile techniques
Technologies
MS Word, MS Excel, gnotobiotic racks, microisolators, autoclaves
Responsibilities
Maintain animals in sealed positive-pressure racks using sterile technique; assist with dissections and tissue processing; perform mouse handling including injections and serial bleedings; extract DNA and conduct PCR analysis; read and record instrument data; prepare written summaries of experiments
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC