Senior Researcher in Biological Sciences Overview
The position involves working on infectious disease organisms including SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and Mycobacterium tuberculosis in a research laboratory setting in the NERBL biosafety laboratories including bench and animal studies (at biosafety levels 2 and 3). The candidate will work with other members of the NERBL research team on scientific projects. Activities in the laboratory include cell culture, culture and quantification of viral, bacterial and fungal pathogens, nucleic acid extraction and PCR, other microbiological techniques, immunological assays, which may include serum neutralizing assays, ELISA, flow cytometry, ELISPOT, immunofluorescence assays, microscopy and similar methods. The position will include working with laboratory animals including administration of pathogens and test articles, study related sample collection, necropsy and tissue collection. The candidate will be expected to accurately record and interpret data, assist with preparing reports, publications and presentations. The individual will be expected to work independently and assist in research design and modification of techniques and protocols as well as taking on new and/or additional duties as skills improve and laboratory needs change. The applicant should be well organized, able to follow established research protocols and trouble shoot lab procedures. Motivation to learn new laboratory methods and master equipment, and to contribute to the success of the research is expected. The individual may provide direction to others in the laboratory and help manage laboratory operations. The position requires a college degree in biological sciences, molecular biology, animal sciences, biotechnology, or a related field.
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