Laboratory Specialist Senior

Job Description

*Perform or assist in a wide variety of lab techniques including cell cultures, virus propagation, virus detection, nucleic acids (DNA, RNA) extractions, PCR, RT-PCR, quantitative RT-PCR, gel electrophoresis, western blot analysis, cloning and sequencing, working with DNA software and databases, etc.
*Assist the investigators in conducting animal experiments, including maintaining compliance of approved IACUC protocols, assist with sample (blood, feces) collections, and assist with tissue processing, drug inoculation and necropsy.
*Manage the day-to-day operations of the research lab, including equipment and reagents procurements, coordinating equipment repairment and maintenance, coordinating lab safety training, keep and timely update IBC, IACUC and DEA compliance related records, etc.

Required Qualifications

Degree in microbiology, biology or related area or equivalent training and experience, to include lab experience; knowledge of molecular biological and/or microbiological techniques; knowledge of basic lab safety practices, knowledge and/or experience of research animal models.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience or knowledge in microbiology-related techniques and animal research.

Pay Band

3; Salary

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Starting at $40,000; commensurate with experience 

Hours per week

40 or as needed

Review Date

04/07/2025

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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