Research Specialist- School of Medicine, Microbiology and Immunology

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs a variety of defined research and laboratory tests and experiments according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules.
• Sets up experiments as prescribed by a principal investigator.
• May be required to participate in laboratory maintenance activities such as sterilization and cleaning of equipment, ordering of supplies, inventory and media preparation.
• Maintains records, files and logs of work performed in laboratory notebooks and computer databases.
• Compiles data and records results of studies for publications, grants and seminar presentations.
• Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
• Performs related responsibilities as required by principal investigator.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct laboratory research that addresses antibiotic resistance in Acinetobacter baumannii.
• Maintain laboratory stocks of media, plasticware, etc.
• Order supplies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.