Research Associate – Microbial Infection & Immunity

Research Associate – Microbial Infection & Immunity

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate biological/health science or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 1 year of experience required, 3-5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to translate, adapt and apply academic and/or practical knowledge in the conduct of biological/health science research is required.
• Experience in a biological/health research capacity is required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in planning, design, execution, and management of research projects in a foundational (basic) biological/health science research laboratory investigating the microbial genetic determinants of Clostridioides difficile infection.
• Participates in developing and implementing goals and objectives of studies.
• Designs and executes complex laboratory experiments.
• Performs advanced microbiology, next-generation sequencing, biochemistry, genetics, and computational biology techniques and procedures.
• Collects, analyzes and interprets research data.
• Assists with development and implementation of new and/or revised research methodologies and techniques.
• Tests experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods and make recommendations for utilization.
• Assists in establishment of controls, criteria and research standards.
• Performs routine experimental procedures on laboratory animals including surgical procedures and/or administration of drugs, and harvesting of tissues.
• Oversees care of laboratory animals.
• Performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research being undertaken.
• Assists in the preparation of research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at national and conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents.
• Assists principal investigator in the preparation of proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research.
• Coordinates laboratory activities and work assignments of postdoctoral researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, and laboratory research staff.
• Oversees and coordinates periodic maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with microbiology, next-generation sequencing, biochemistry, genetics, and/or computational biology techniques desired.
• Experience with animal handling and husbandry desired.