Research Assistant II, Microbiology

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Job Summary

The Research Assistant II will be responsible for assisting in virus-host interaction studies as well as assisting the principal investigator in the management of the lab. Will be responsible for ordering lab supplies using the PeopleSoft Procurement Portal, tracking receipt, delivery, and reconciling outstanding Purchase Orders. Will also reconcile OneCard orders/transactions. Experience in virology, cell culture, biochemical, and molecular biology-related techniques is preferred. Experience with protein expression, yeast two-hybrid screening, and C. elegans model systems is also desirable but not required.

Required Experience and Education

Master's degree with major coursework in field of assignment and one (1) year experience as Research Assistant I or equivalent. OR

Bachelor's degree with major coursework in field of assignment and two (2) years experience to include one (1) year as Research Assistant I or equivalent. OR

Completion of two (2) years of college or specialized training in histology, serology, medical technology, etc. and five (5) years experience to include one (1) year as Research Assistant I or equivalent. OR

High school graduation with courses in basic sciences and seven (7) years experience to include one (1) year as Research Assistant I or equivalent.

Job Duties

• Plans, coordinates, and supervises assigned research projects, which may be limited as segment of larger project, exercising responsibility for project performance and accountability for progress; and/or personally performs advanced scientific and medical research work, suggesting modifications to, or improvements in, design of research projects, presenting original ideas for follow-up studies, and recommending utilization of new or revised techniques and procedures to obtain desired results.
• Constructs, assembles, and operates experimental or other special designed laboratory apparatus and equipment.
• Assembles and analyzes research data.
• Assists in preparation of research material for reports or publication.
• May supervise group of Research Technicians and/or Research Assistants of lower grade, making work assignments, advising on work procedures and reviewing work in process and upon completion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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