Research Specialist | School of Medicine - Pediatrics
About The Position
The Robert Dick Laboratory is seeking an Academic Research Specialist to join our team in studying the fundamental biology and inhibitor interactions of retroviruses and other viral families from a structural perspective. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, conducting, and analyzing wet lab experiments, including biochemical assays, tissue culture work, and cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) sample preparation. A central aspect of the role involves processing cryo-EM data to determine viral lattice structures and contribute to structural insights that inform antiviral strategies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
Nice To Haves
- Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, virology, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Under general supervision, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
