The employee will work as a Medical Research Technician in the Division of Immunology, Tulane National Primate Research Center.  The employee will be responsible for performing experiments in Biosafety level 2 laboratories.  The employee will be trained in Biosafety protocols by the Principal Investigator as well as by the Institutional Department of Biosafety. Necessary experiments include those involving cellular immunology and microbiology, in adherence with the Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs) in place. The candidate should be able to work independently under minimal supervision under biosafety level 2+ conditions.  The candidate will also be in overall charge of the laboratory including ordering supplies, maintaining equipment, and general laboratory maintenance.