Research Associate (Med Microbio & Immunology)

Title: Research Associate (Med Microbio & Immunology)

Department Org: Med Microbio & Immunology 5

Employee Classification: J1 - Salaried Full Time HSC

Bargaining Unit: Bargaining Unit Exempt

Primary Location: Health Science Campus College

Shift: 1

Start Time: 8:30 End Time: 5:00

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Serve as a research associate on National Institutes of Health (NIH), CDC funded projects to
study innate immune responses, particularly the interferon system, to protect against viral and
non-viral diseases, wastewater surveillance of COVID-19. Assists in laboratory maintenance,
scientific assays and evaluating experimental data. Primary responsibilities will include carrying out laboratory experiments, maintaining the cell cultures, protein expression, participating in laboratory meetings, and participating in supervision of untrained temporary researchers (¢.g., summer students). Cleaning glassware (by dishwasher and by hand), and other lab related maintenance including autoclaving, radioactivity monitoring, ordering supplies, maintaining records, and photocopying. (The technician will also perform other appropriate duties as determined by the PI). Animal maintenance and genotyping will be required as needed. Leads the laboratory experiments, reagent preparation, bacterial and tissue culture, and other related duties as required for the execution and evaluation of experiments. Experience with animal training will be prioritized.

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