We are seeking a skilled Staff Research Associate to join our team and assist in preparation, management, and daily use of critical laboratory resources, including reagents for molecular biology experiments (2XYT, TAE, and bacterial plates) and mammalian cell culture experiments. Optimize and perform several laboratory techniques. Assist with determining the best experimental procedure for all the critical experiments. Perform isolation of protein, RNA, and DNA. Perform maxiprep, miniprep, restriction digest and electrophoresis of plasmid. Perform production of lentiviral vectors and transduction of cell with the vectors. Perform experiments using animal models of lentiviral transduction. Perform experiments using BSL2+ replication competent virus, such as human immunodeficiency virus type 1. This role will entail a large amount of tissue culture work such as cell maintenance type work. In addition, the position will require basic knowledge in molecular biology (such as written in the textbook, "Molecular Cloning", published by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press). You will work closely with other lab members in conducting large-scale experiments. Assist with general organization, ordering, stocking and maintenance of inventory laboratory supplies. Management of chemical and biohazard safety. Cleaning of lab and office space.