Required:

• Knowledge of basic genetics, immunology, and biochemical principles.
• Familiarity with techniques including Western blotting, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and ELISA.
• Ability to create and maintain records accurately.
• Ability to organize raw data into a comprehensible form.
• Ability to maintain laboratory readiness for future experiments.
• Demonstrated computer skills including knowledge of R, Python, MS Excel, MS Word and MS Powerpoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively to convey experimental results.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a diverse group of faculty, staff, postdoctoral fellows and students.
• B.S. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field and/or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrate previous experience teaching and training students in laboratory research.  Train new members of the lab in analysis techniques.
• Aptitude and willingness to take responsibility for maintaining records and taking initiative on experimental plans in the laboratory.
• Ability to prioritize and organize projects through multiple phases.  Ability to meet deadlines and follow through on multiple tasks simultaneously with careful attention to detail, accuracy, completeness and thoroughness.

Preferred: 

• Ability to use basic laboratory equipment, including centrifuge, pH meter, PCR, etc.
• Willingness to work with human biospecimens with adequate safety precautions