Job Description:

• Under direction, coordinate and oversee execution of research projects and perform complex research related duties and tasks.

• Manage the day-to-day activities and the overall workflow of projects.

• Responsible for having a working knowledge and awareness of all project components and initiatives.

• Contribute to writing manuscripts.

• Provide training and oversight to research support personnel and students. This includes BSL2, BSL3, select agent practices.

• Train incoming staff in animal experiments.

• Perform animal experiments including infections with RG2, RG3, Select Agent pathogens using IV, IN, SQ, ID, gavage routes and therapeutic treatments.

• Perform health checks of animals that may occur in 8-h intervals any day of the week.

• Present research findings at staff meetings, seminars, and scientific conferences.

• Work independently and within teams on special non-recurring and ongoing projects.

• Provide technical assistance to collaborators in executing research procedures.

• Maintain working relationships with collaborative research partners.

• Maintain technical and administrative support for a research project.

• Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.

• Be able to run the aerosol equipment.

• Be able to assess functioning of any piece of equipment in BSL/ABSL/Select Agent space.

• Applies research principles and relevant subject matter knowledge relevant to administer a research project. With a moderate level of direction, manages lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Helps develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan.

• Supports data collection and analytical needs of research projects. Conducts literature reviews and helps write reports and manuscripts. Ensures project compliance with different policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.

• Takes responsibility for the following non-laboratory duties: transcribing and coding data; developing data collection instruments; presenting research; and recruiting and scheduling research subjects. Acquires higher-level skills and knowledge in the process.

• Takes responsibility for the following laboratory duties: recognizing abnormal results and varying conditions or procedures to correct problems; setting up and performing experiments. Analyze the meaning, significance, causes, and effects of the subject.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Working knowledge of animal experiments.

• Experience with microbiology.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

â‹Preferred Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Highly self-motivated.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Strong ability to prioritize multiple competing priorities.

• Ability to train others.

Working Conditions

• Lab Environment.

• Weekend/Evening Hours: As needed to check on animals.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (preferred)

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