Job Description:

The Laboratory for Synthetic Immunity (LSI) is an interdisciplinary research group in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech & Emory School of Medicine. Founded in 2014 by Director Dr. Gabe Kwong, the mission of LSI is to pioneer the next wave of immunotherapies and diagnostics to intercept diseases at an early stage and develop treatments that drive deep responses to meaningfully improve patient outcomes.   We are currently seeking multiple exceptional individuals to join our research group as a Research Technician in Atlanta, GA. The candidate will be a motivated technician with a strong desire to contribute to the design, execution, and interpretation of results of various molecular and cellular assays related to the development of biosensors for early cancer detection. The individual may work on multiple projects in parallel at various stages of development. The successful candidate will thrive on teamwork and collaboration. They will embrace a fast-paced environment and work closely with lab members to cultivate a positive and inclusive environment. This is a unique opportunity to join a well-funded research group with an established track record of academic excellence, breakthrough innovation and technology translation! Essential Duties include:Perform molecular cloning, including construct purification, vector construction, nucleic acid preparation, sequencing, QC, and interpretation.Produce, characterize and titer viruses for human cell transduction and engineering.Perform culture, characterization, and manipulation of human cells. Aid in the validation of sense-and-respond biocircuits in human cells by flow cytometry and in vitro assays.Support other molecular and cellular experiments and studies.Support lab management including maintaining supplies, reagents, and cells.Document the design, methodology, and results of experiments in electronic lab notebooks.Participate in regular internal project meetings with team members. Required Qualifications & Experience:B.S. or M.S. degree in a life science discipline (Biology, Bioengineering, Immunology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, etc.) with two or more years of laboratory experience.Proficiency in standard molecular biology techniques including cloning, minimaxi preparations, nucleic acid extraction, gel electrophoresis.Proficiency in cell biology techniques including mammalian cell culture, characterization, and manipulation.Experience with weighing compounds, making reagentssolutions, and sterilization.Excellent organizational, communication, time-management, and collaboration skills required.Experience with multi-flow cytometry a plus.Job title and salary will be commensurate with experience. The Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech is the # 1 ranked BioEBME program in the country and is part of a vibrant biomedical community in Atlanta that includes the Emory School of Medicine, Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Winship Cancer Institute, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA), Georgia ImmunoEngineering Consortium, Institute for Electronics and Nanotechnology, Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, and more. This rich scientific environment provides unique and unparalleled research opportunities, including seminars given by leaders in science and engineering from throughout the U.S. and abroad, opportunities for collaborations, exposure to diverse research programs, and sophisticated core facilities. To apply, please submit your curriculum vitae and cover letter addressed to Dr. Gabe Kwong (). Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission andor employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.