Research Tech Entry Lab of Mudit Tyagi

Number of Positions In Requisition

2

Job Details

A highly motivated Research Technician is sought to join laboratory investigating the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying HIV persistence neuroinflammation accelerated aging and neurodegeneration. The laboratory utilizes cutting-edge human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived microglia cerebral organoids and advanced genomic approaches to identify novel therapeutic targets and develop innovative interventions for HIV-associated and age-related neurological disorders.

Job Description

The successful candidate will participate in exciting multidisciplinary projects focused on understanding how HIV infection chronic inflammation and drugs of abuse alter brain function and contribute to neurocognitive impairment neurovascular dysfunction and accelerated aging.

NOTE: Candidates with experience in human iPSC-derived microglia brain organoids neuroinflammation HIV biology single-cell genomics are particularly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:
B.S. or M.S. degree in Biology Neuroscience Biochemistry Biomedical Sciences or a related field Experience with mammalian cell culture preferred Familiarity with molecular biology techniques Strong organizational and record-keeping skills Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and expand iPSC cultures
• Assist with generation and maintenance of cerebral organoids
• Perform molecular and cellular biology experiments
• Train new lab staff regarding lab techniques
• Maintaining routine lab functions assist with data collection and laboratory organization and maintaining detailed laboratory records

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address

1020 Locust Street Philadelphia Pennsylvania United States of America

Nationally ranked Jefferson which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65000 people strong dedicated to providing the highest-quality compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrows professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College Jefferson College of Nursing and the Kanbar College of Design Engineering and Commerce dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8300 students. Jefferson Health nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age race color religion creed sexual orientation gender gender identity marital status pregnancy national origin ancestry citizenship military status veteran status handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues including medical (including prescription) supplemental insurance dental vision life and AD&D insurance short- and long-term disability flexible spending accounts retirement plans tuition assistance as well as voluntary benefits which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues including those who work less than part-time(including per diem colleagues adjunct faculty and Jeff Temps ) have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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