Research Specialist

About the role

This position in the lab of Dr. Lee Fortunato is to assist with supervising the operation of the Virology Laboratory. It will perform and assist with research experiments conducted by the PI and other lab members as needed, including tissue culture infections, sample collection, preparation and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare standard solutions for calibration and analyses
• Interpret test results and compare with determined standards and limits
• Collect laboratory or field data
• Conduct research and analysis of scientific data
• Participate in research design discussions
• Perform literature reviews
• Prepare reports
• Compare data and historical records for trend verification
• Develop reference files, comparison charts, and graphs on research data
• Auxiliary with site inspections and field oversight

Requirements

• Following pre-established procedures or protocols
• Collecting and reviewing scientific data
• Keeping complete and accurate records
• Working in a team environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences or related field
• Two years experience in a biological laboratory setting
• Experience with research lab operations and organization
• Experience with histological techniques and fluorescent microscopy, including image analysis
• Experience with molecular biology and cell biology techniques
• Experience in tissue-culture driven experiments
• Experience working with a BSL2 human viral pathogens
• Experience with Mac operating systems and analysis software
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to execute and complete tasks in timely fashion
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a collaborative environment
• Demonstrated capability of organized and complete record keeping

Skills

• Ability to occasionally work nonstandard business hours

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$20.00 per hour or higher commensurate with experience

Schedule

N/A