Protein Expression Research Technologist
The newly established structural virology lab within the Molecular
Virology and Vaccines Branch of the Influenza Division at the CDC,
Atlanta is seeking applications for a Research Technologist to work
on the crystallographic structure determination of viral and
interacting host proteins to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of
replication, host cell response and viral evolution through a
structural approach.
Candidates should have experience in bacterial, insect, or mammalian
cell culture protein expression, and purification as well as
biophysical characterization techniques. Excellent team interaction
and communication skills; basic molecular biology experience will be
an advantage.
Job duties will include baculovirus expression and purification of
viral and eukaryotic proteins, including complexes for structural and
functional analysis; DNA cloning; maintenance of insect cell lines
and stocks of recombinant baculovirus; developing and validating
protein production protocols for multiple proteins and complexes
using a variety of purification methods; working with team members on
project priorities; responsible for maintaining lab equipment and
reagents. The successful candidate should be able to integrate well
within a team utilizing a number of diverse genetic and biochemical
approaches and there will be opportunity to overlap with other
ongoing projects within the branch.
The position is available May 2007 and salary will be commensurate
with experience. Applicants should send curriculum vitae, a brief
summary of previous research experience and the contact details of
three references to:
Ms. Lisa Ezell
Influenza Division, NCIRD, CCID
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road, N.E. - Mail Stop G-16
Atlanta, GA 30333
Fax: (404) 639-2350
Applications received by April 1, 2007, will be considered.
CDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
