Research Specialist B (Division of Infectious Diseases/RNA Innovation)

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Posted Job Title

Research Specialist B (Division of Infectious Diseases/RNA Innovation)

Job Profile Title

Research Specialist B

Job Description Summary

This position will assist with in-vivo characterization of RNA-based vaccines and therapeutic applications. The candidate will:
-Maintain mouse colonies and implement models of pulmonary disease and delivery
-Immunize and assess treatments in mice, including performing injections, tissue harvesting, blood collection
-Perform histologic and microscopic analysis of tissues
-Perform immunologic analysis using methods such as flow cytometry, ELISAs, and other molecular biology techniques
-Analyze and interpret results, troubleshoot experiments
-Stay abreast of current literature in the field.

*Position is contingent upon funding*

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Small animal work (immunizations, assistance with in-vivo experiments, colony maintenance)
• General molecular biology (gel electrophoresis, western blot, PCR, Elisa, mRNA production, formulation, histology etc.) and flow cytometry
• Data management and presentations
• General lab maintenance, shipping of samples.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science and 1 - 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Job Location - City, State