Position Title: Lead Biomedical Laboratory Technician

Department: 9010|NIRC Administration

Responsibilities:

The New Iberia Research Center (NIRC) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Biomedical Laboratory Technician to join our team. This NIH grant-funded position, under the supervision of Dr. Francois Villinger, Principal Investigator (P.I.), plays a crucial role in advancing our mission to provide resources and support for basic and applied biomedical research aimed at solving human health and societal problems. NIRC is an AAALAC International-accredited facility housing approximately 12,000 nonhuman primates, including Great Apes, Old World, and New World species. As a Center of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, we are committed to supporting the biomedical community and facilitating groundbreaking research.

Major Responsibilities:

Support programs focused on active immunization of nonhuman primates to prevent mucosal virus acquisition.
Conduct whole body to single cell evaluations of viral reservoirs in simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV) infection studies.
Perform assays to measure immunological and virological parameters.
Operate imaging equipment, including a PET/CT scanner, to collect and analyze data.
Assist in tissue collection and preparation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells.
Maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring proper calibration and functionality.
Order laboratory supplies and manage inventory to support ongoing research activities.
Maintain and update databases for sample storage, including those from experimental animals and laboratory-generated reagents.
Collaborate with research team members to design and execute experiments.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and best practices in laboratory settings.
Assist in the training and supervision of junior laboratory staff and students.
Contribute to the preparation of research reports, publications, and grant proposals.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of biomedical research, working in a dynamic and supportive environment dedicated to scientific discovery and advancement.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

- A Master of Science degree

-OR a Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of laboratory experience in biology, immunology, molecular biology, microbiology, or a related field will substitute for the graduate degree requirement

Preferred Qualifications:

-Previous experience in biomedical research with significant bench work experience, including excellent tissue culture skills, molecular assay and the operation of PET/CT equipment under biosafety level 2+ conditions and work with nonhuman primate models will be a plus.

- Excellent communication skills

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