Senior Research Specialist-MIB

Job Description

Market Range: 09

Hiring Salary: $3,946.70 - $5,322.69/Monthly

THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL JULY 2030

The Senior Research Specialist assists the Principal Investigator (PI) in the planning, performing, and analyzing of research experiments in a variety of virology and cell biology-based laboratory operations in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Biochemistry under the direction of the PI.

• Plans and executes molecular virology and cell biology experiments while being experienced in maintaining cell culture.
• Performs virus recovery studies (using VSV reverse genetics systems), including the generation of VSV pseudo types as requested by companies or institutions that have licenses with UTRF.
• Conducts cell biology studies (including fluorescence and confocal microscopy analysis, and cell viability experiments).
• Carries out assigned experimental procedures and maintains records of established practices and procedures.
• Manages chemicals, reagents, supplies, oligonucleotide primers, plasmids or other recombinant DNA, cell lines and bacterial strains in the laboratory.
• Consults with PI to organize work schedule and set a comprehensive list of research priorities.
• Supervises the ordering of laboratory supplies, contacts distributors and vendors to determine pricing and availability of supplies or equipment, and makes recommendations on the best item to purchase
• Assists with the publication of research results.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE:

Four (4) years of related laboratory experience; OR Master's Degree and two (2) years of related laboratory experience. Must have experience with non-segmented, negative-sense RNA virus reverse genetics, and working in a BSL-2 laboratory. Prior experience with virology and molecular biology techniques to generate VSV pseudo viruses; experience in fluorescence microscopy, excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are essential.

• Skill with virology and molecular biology techniques.
• Knowledge and ability to generate a pseudovirus using the Delta-G VSV system.
• Ability to perform fluorescence microscopy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

This position may occasionally be required to work evenings and weekends.