Staff Research Associate 2 - Microbiology and Immunology

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is recruiting a Staff Research Associate 2 to join the George Lab in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. The George Lab investigates how sex-linked biology impacts immune responses in both health and disease. We integrate systems immunology with high-parameter single-cell approaches to better understand why immune programs differ between sexes and how these differences affect disease susceptibility, progression, and treatment outcomes. This position will process, bank, and maintain human blood and tissue specimens. A significant focus of this research is on female-specific biology, particularly in mucosal tissues, an area that remains understudied. This position will be tasked with designing and conducting experiments (including those at biosafety levels 1, 2, and 2+), analyzing data, and presenting findings to the PI and during lab meeting. Additionally, this role involves supporting the daily management of the lab and offers opportunities to develop mentoring and management skills. The Staff Research Associate 2 will handle, store, and dispose of hazardous biological and chemical materials in accordance with institutional and safety guidelines. This includes training students in experimental procedures and lab operations, as well as developing standard operation procedures (SOPs) with the PI.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the required area of specialization and one year of professional research experience either in the field or in a laboratory; OR One year of experience as a Staff Research Associate I in Nevada State service; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Nice To Haves

• BSL2 and BSL2+ lab experience
• Completed coursework in cellular and molecular biology, immunology, and microbiology

Responsibilities

• Process, bank, and maintain human blood and tissue specimens.
• Design and conduct experiments (including those at biosafety levels 1, 2, and 2+).
• Analyze data and present findings to the PI and during lab meetings.
• Support the daily management of the lab.
• Handle, store, and dispose of hazardous biological and chemical materials in accordance with institutional and safety guidelines.
• Train students in experimental procedures and lab operations.
• Develop standard operation procedures (SOPs) with the PI.

Benefits

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Life insurance
• Generous annual and sick leave
• Retirement plan (Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada - PERS)
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses or courses toward a degree
• Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level