Visiting Graduate Student

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Job Description: Visiting Graduate student – Maria Blasi PhD Lab

 

Able to conduct a variety of experimental investigations with minimum guidance – knowledge in basic microbiology, molecular biology and immunology techniques are desirable. 40%

 

Willing to learn new procedures, including PCR, immunoassays, transient transfection. Good Laboratory Practice is essential. 30%

 

Keep excellent laboratory records of experiments performed. Meet with PI weekly to provide updates and discuss the interpretation of experimental results. 5%

 

Assist other lab members with managing laboratory functions, including - maintaining inventory of reagents and consumables. 10 %

 

Maintain laboratory – including care of equipment, arranging waste disposal, storage of lab supplies. 5%

 

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. 5%

 

Good inter-personal skills and a team player in the laboratory environment. 5%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

 

Education

See job description for education requirements.

 

Experience

 

See job description for requirements.

 

 

Job Code: 00001191 VISITING GRAD STUDENT
Job Level: 00

 

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