Biocontainment (Onsite)Research Associate II, Institute for Human Infections

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in basic science or equivalent and 2 years of related experience or Masters degree in basic science or related field and no experience required.
  
   

Job Description:

Conducts variety of routine and non-routine research assignments and experiments in a high containment facility including Biosafety Levels 3 or 4.

Job Duties:

·        Performs, coordinates, and conducts standard research experiments following general technical instructions.

·        Performs functions of research projects utilizing bio-hazardous substances.

·        Performs technical services such as tissue sampling, blood draws, anesthesia, and injections.

·        Makes modifications to research techniques as required by investigator.

·        Follows specific protocols.

·        Conducts quality control measures for assigned project operations.

·        Contributes to scientific analysis and projects.

·        Orders and maintains lab inventory of supplies, animals, and equipment.

·        Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected, compiles, and tabulates data, provides analysis of results, and engages in.

·        Maintains knowledge of biohazard operations

·        Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

·        Performs related duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in animal or arthropod vector research at biosafety level 3

• Experience training laboratory personnel at Biosafety level 3

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT

Standard laboratory and office equipment.

High containment animal facility environment. Pregnancy may become a safety factor in some laboratory animal science duties. Potential exposure to radiation and biohazards. Requires completion of appropriate vaccinations.

Salary Range:  Actual salary commensurate with experience or range if discussed and approved by hiring authority.