RESEARCH SPECIALIST I, School of Medicine, Microbiology

About the role

The position will contribute to investigations into immune responses following vaccination and infection. It will involve contributions to experimental planning and design, requiring a background to support those responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support experimental work involving molecular biology and immunology techniques, with a focus on specialized skillsets including rapid antibody discovery and screening, virus neutralization assays, and antibody production and purification.
• Carry out experiments under the direction of the principal investigator and in collaboration with team members, with regular supervision and check-ins to ensure adherence to protocols and scientific rigor.
• Contribute to experimental planning, present results in lab meetings, and support manuscript preparation with guidance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years' experience.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have laboratory experience beyond coursework, strong attention to detail, and the ability to carry out established protocols reliably.

Skills

• Specialized skills in molecular biology and immunology techniques.
• Experience with rapid antibody discovery and screening, virus neutralization assays, and antibody production and purification.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability in carrying out established protocols.

Benefits

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison.

Pay

Minimum $48,075.00

Maximum $60,625.00

Schedule

Full-Time/Regular