Research Associate I

Benefits

Qualifications

• •Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
• •The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, sound scientific reasoning, and the ability to analyze data and effectively present findings to the Principal Investigator and laboratory team
• •Bachelor's degree plus four (4) years of research lab experience or
• •Master's degree plus three (3) years of research lab experience required
• •Previous experience in experimental systems related to mutagenesis, homologous/non-homologous recombination, and deaminase activities
• •Ability to be reasonably active and on their feet for approximately 80% of the day
• •Pre-employment Screening Requirements: No Background Check Required
• •This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification)
• •A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law
• •Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity
• •Constant Physical Activity: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing
• •Frequent Physical Activity: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
• •Occasional Physical Activity: Lifting, Reaching
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Responsibilities

• •Summary of Job Duties: The Research Associate I will work collaboratively within the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, supporting studies on host responses to infectious diseases
• •The role includes performing molecular biology, virology, and cell biology techniques such as DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, real-time PCR, protein purification, cloning, Western blotting, ELISA, and tissue culture, with additional responsibilities in infection studies and virus purification following training
• •The position also involves animal research activities, including handling, injections, blood collection, and tissue processing and analysis
• •Participate in research projects by conducting experiments with input and supervision from the PI
• •Assist the PI with protocol building and submission/approval (e.g., IACUC and IBC)
• •Responsible for general lab management such as keeping lab inventories, SOPs, placing orders, lab maintenance, and staff training
• •Perform other duties as assigned
• •The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law
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