RESEARCH ASSISTANT, School of Medicine, Microbiology (22500537710902)
Boston University
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Posted: 11-Feb-23
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 3893206
RESEARCH ASSISTANT, School of Medicine, Microbiology (22500537710902)
Tracking Code: 22500537710902
Job Description The group of Anthony Griffiths at Boston University / National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL) is seeking a Research Assistant to support development of animal models of infectious disease and evaluation of potential vaccines and therapeutics for viral diseases including Ebola and Marburg viruses as well as SARS-CoV2. Primary responsibility for all aspects of mammalian cell culture, including media and buffer preparation, culture initiation, propagation, and cryopreservation of cells, including primary human cells from commercial and/or patient sources as well as adherence to quality control schedules for ensuring consistency of cell culture.
Required Skills Related work experience: 3-5 years. Demonstrated and proficient skills in standard mammalian cell culture procedures and associated aseptic techniques in addition to maintenance of tissue culture facilities. Experience using basic laboratory equipment and carrying our routine laboratory tasks; knowledge of safe laboratory procedures. Bachelor's Degree in the field of Microbiology, Virology, Molecular biology required, Related work experience: 3-5 years. Master's Degree preferred.
Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston Universitys COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the Universitys response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Job Location: BOSTON, Massachusetts, United States Position Type: Full-Time/Regular Salary Grade: Grade 45
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