HS Research Splst
About The Position
The Frietze Laboratory in the Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, led by Dr. Kathryn M. Frietze, is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and experienced Research Specialist to support vaccine research initiatives in the health sciences. The successful candidate will support all research initiatives in the Frietze Lab, including providing technical support to trainees in the laboratory, managing day-to-day laboratory operations, ordering supplies, ensuring lab safety requirements, maintaining laboratory equipment, maintaining laboratory records and inventories. This position requires strong technical expertise (molecular biology, immunology, microscopy, infectious disease (BSL2), and rodent animal models), independent problem-solving skills, and maintaining rigorous standards for quality control, documentation, and safety. The Research Specialist will work closely with Dr. Frietze, research staff, trainees, and collaborators, so strong written and oral communication skills are essential.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- At least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
- Strong technical expertise in molecular biology, immunology, microscopy, infectious disease (BSL2), and rodent animal models
- Independent problem-solving skills
- Ability to maintain rigorous standards for quality control, documentation, and safety
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g. Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Immunology, or related field)
- Experience with rodent research methodologies including infectious disease models in ABSL-2
- Experience with rodent handling and procedures
- Molecular biology experience, including qPCR, protein purification, western blot
- Cell biology experience, including growing and maintaining mammalian cells
- BSL-2 pathogen experience
- Experience with equipment monitoring and maintenance
- Experience working in an academic research environment
- Familiar with IACUC protocols, biosafety protocols, and human subjects protocols, both writing and maintaining
Responsibilities
- Support all research initiatives in the Frietze Lab
- Provide technical support to trainees in the laboratory
- Manage day-to-day laboratory operations
- Order supplies
- Ensure lab safety requirements
- Maintain laboratory equipment
- Maintain laboratory records and inventories
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Tuition remission
- Dependent education programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
