Henrich Lab Specialist

Henrich Lab Specialist A

The Henrich Lab is now recruiting for a Junior Specialist. The general responsibilities for this position are to support the Henrich translational virology/immunology lab with day-to-day sample processing (mainly human blood and tissue samples), and testing using specific platforms for viral and viral-host response testing.

The position will require applicants to have working experience with the following assays and pathogens:
1) Meso Scale Delivery (MSD) antibody testing for MPOX and protein testing for SARS-CoV-2. In addition, the position requires experience working in a BSL2+ laboratory with tissues from people with viral infections, including MPOX and SARS-CoV-2. The position also requires familiarity with spectral flow optometry including virus-antigen stimulated intracellular cytokine staining.

Further, this position will require you to assist with the management of the data and equipment, assist with new MSD panel development projects, data analysis using flow cytometry analysis software, maintain current knowledge of best practices for flow cytometry, and provide training for use on the platforms. This position will further require you to mentor and train junior staff members in the laboratory and serve on Division committees.

Required qualifications:

• Must have a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) in biological sciences or public health or at least four years of research experience.

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge and research experience in cellular immunology and/or molecular biology of viral infections.
• Basic RNA assay work (e.g. RNA preparation).
• Experience in MSD protein and antibody assays.
• Assisting manuscripts and reports.
• Assisting grant applications.

Salary range for this position is $55,000-$58,600.

Application Requirements:

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference requirements:

• 2-4 required (contact information only)

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.