Job Details

The Medical Research Technician at the Tulane National Primate Research Center (TNPRC) assists with research projects focused on examining the impact of malaria co-infection on SIV-associated intestinal mucosal dysfunction, as well as how concurrent HIV infection affects malaria infection in pregnancy and subsequent infant immune development. This position assists with daily operational functions of the laboratory, including inventory of supplies, reagents, and specimens and general laboratory and equipment maintenance. This position conducts and assists with experiments performed in Biosafety Level 2 laboratories. Ability to perform meticulous laboratory work with careful attention to detail

* Ability to work independently under minimal supervision under Biosafety Level 2+ conditions

* Ability to consistently adhere to laboratory Standard Operating Procedures

* Familiarity with biomedical, microbiological, and animal research work

* Proficient skills in the use of typical biomedical/microbiological laboratory equipment

* Ability to maintain detailed experimental records

* Knowledge of various software programs for both PC and Mac, such as Excel, Powerpoint, Word, and Adobe Creative Cloud applications

* Strong verbal and written communications skills.

* Strong interpersonal skills

* Ability to work as part of a team on project(s) related to biomedical research

* Strong organizational and time management skills; Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet established deadlines

* Great attention to detail; Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Special Required Ability for Incumbents Who Have Contact or Exposure to Animals or Animal Tissues:

Ability to complete and pass successfully the required occupational health screening referenced in the University's Animal Handler Health Surveillance Program on an annual basis.

Required Background Check, Physical, and Drug Screening for Incumbents Who Have Contact or Exposure to Animals or Animal Tissues:

Selected candidates must complete and pass a background check and an occupational health screening as a condition of employment. For identified jobs, a drug screening will also be required. The background investigation, required occupational health screening, and any required drug screening will be conducted after a conditional employment offer has been extended.

The TNPRC maintains Biosafety Level 3 facilities and performs work on diverse infectious agents, many of which can cause serious disease in humans if standard operating procedures, including use of appropriate personal protective equipment, are not followed. Depending on agent specific risk assessments individuals may be offered, or in some cases required, to have vaccinations against the relevant agents.

If this position is assigned to work in BSL3 containment areas, there will be additional minimum requirements including some or all of the following:

* Must pass a US Department of Justice Security Risk Asskessment for access to select biological agents and toxins.

* Ability to perform job duities while wearing respiratory protection.

* Must participate in drug and alcohol program and be in compliance with TNPRC drug and alcohol policy. Bachelor of Science Degree

OR

* High School Diploma (or Equivalent) with 6 years of research experience in molecular biology, immunology and/or other microbiology-related disciplines Bachelor's Degree in a biological sciences field with 1 year of research experience in molecular biology, immunology and/or other microbiology-related disciplines

* Experience with complex cellular immunology techniques, such as flow cytometry, ELISA/ELISPOT, tissue processing, cell, bacterial, vial and/or parasitic culture, sterile technique, DNA/RNA extractions and PCR

* Knowledge of BSL-2 and/or BSL-3 principals, compliance, and standard operating procedures, for both animal and laboratory space

* Non-human primate research experience

* Knowledge of institutional regulatory document submission