Colleagues: I am again hiring a new flow cytometry lab technician and invite any interested candidates to contact me directly about the position. I would like to hire someone with some experience, if possible. The position is primarily flow cytometry oriented but is not limited to flow cytometry. The Flow Cytometry Laboratory serves the Respiratory Diseases Branch of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Our primary mission is the development and standardization of new assays to support the development and licensure of new vaccines for a number or respiratory pathogens. TITLE: RESEARCH TECHNICIAN The basic function of this position is to carry out assays under the supervision of the responsible investigator and lab director. The individual will be involved in daily operation and maintenance of the Flow Cytometry Laboratory. The individual will also be involved with basic and applied research projects involving development of functional assays for measurement of response to vaccines for Stretococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, and other respiratory pathogens. The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it. 1. The individual must be able carry out a variety of moderate to complex laboratory techniques including: flow cytometric analysis, development and implementation of fluorescence assays, tissue cell culture, and culture and maintain bacterial cultures and stocks. 2. The individual must be able to collect data and critically analyze individual experiments under the supervision of the responsible investigator and maintain adequate notebooks. Record keeping is extremely important. 3. The individual will participate in the analysis and design of experiments with the responsible investigator. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors or Masters degree in biology, chemistry or equivalent training in the biological sciences. EXPERIENCE: Previous laboratory experience in immunology, biochemistry or cellular biology along with flow cytometry experience is preferred. Above techniques will be taught where necessary. ************************************************************************ Joseph E. Martinez Office: 404-639-3890 Biologist Fax: 404-639-3115 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1600 Clifton Rd., MS-A36 Atlanta, GA 30333 e-mail: ZLA0@CDC.GOV ************************************************************************
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