Research Associate I, Microbiology and Immunology

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent; no experience required.

Job Description:

Performs varying standardized laboratory assignments and experiments.

Job Duties:

• Participating in the daily activities and work assignments of research staff.
• May train new students.
• Planning and coordinating complex research experiments following standard operating procedures.
• Working with Principal Investigator(s) to coordinate project activities and establish appropriate reporting procedures.
• Contributing to scientific analysis and interpretation of projects.
• Establishing and maintaining quality control measures for assigned project operations.
• Making modifications to research procedures in collaboration with the Principal Investigator(s) and contributing to the writing of SOPs and protocols.
• May participate in quality control of experiments performed by of junior staff.
• Ensuring the accurate calibration and operation of a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines.
• Adhering to internal controls established for department.
• Performing related duties as required.
• Ensuring, together with all members of the Laboratory, that biosafety rules are respected at all times.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology or similar

Skills:

• Standard Microbiology Techniques
• Standard Molecular Biology Techniques
• Data Collection
• Data Analysis
• Technical Writing Experience

Salary Range:
Commensurate with Experience