Research Specialist in Human Immunology (wet lab)

Atomic Lab (https://atomic-lab.org/) at the National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories, Boston seeks a highly skilled and motivated Research Specialist. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing our research efforts through the application of mass/spectral cytometry, ICS assays, and the development of automated workflows using robotic platforms.

 Responsibilities:

• Perform mass/spectral cytometry and ICS assays.
• Develop automated workflow using robotic platforms.
• Lab automation.
• Human samples processing
• Experimental tech development

Selection criteria:

Essential:

• A Ph.D. in a relevant field or an MSc with a minimum of four additional years of experience in working with cytometry applications, human samples processing and experimental tech development in human immunology.
• Demonstrated experience in mass/spectral cytometry protocols development and lab automation protocols development.
• Experienced user of CyTOF or Aurora, Cytek.
• Experience in using robotic platforms to automate lab assays.
• Proficiency in tools used in cytometry data processing and analysis.
• Experience that demonstrates the ability to follow relevant state-of-the-art techniques in the field.
• Demonstrated experience in good communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and willingness to work with human sample analysis.

Desirable:

• Ability to drive scientific support projects together with a continuous development mindset.
• Experience in project management and working in scientific environments supported by strong oral and written skills.

How to apply?

Please email the following documents to Prof. Adriana Tomic at atomic[at]bu.edu:

• CV
• List of publications and/or programming scripts demonstrating essential experience
• Cover letter detailing how you meet each selection criterion detailed in the job description
• Three letters of recommendation