Summer Research Professional

About the Job

Schroeder Lab requires assistance on recently funded RISNA service contracts looking at virus inactivation dynamics by various chemical mitigants and antivirals.

• In VMC
• Mainly in-person

• 8am - 4:30pm
• 40 hours/week
• For 67 days

• (30%) Perform virus culturing, isolation, and inactivation of viruses in the secure BSL-2 microbiology lab
• (30%) Perform DNA/RNA extractions on virus samples
• (30%) Perform molecular assays such as qPCR on extracted DNA/RNA
• (10%) Maintain detailed lab book and write reports

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Biology/Molecular Biology or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic molecular biology lab skills and an understanding of sterile techniques

• Pay Range: $24.00/hr, depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications.

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