Position Summary:

• Cultures and quantitates pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria and viruses including M. Tuberculosis and SARSCoV2 requiring work in BSL3 facilities.
• Performs detailed MICs and DNA/RNA extraction of above described bacteria using various systems and performs preliminary analysis.
• Assists in the development and testing of new assays to detect bacteria and viruses from various body sites and clinical matrixes.
• Assists in writing IRB and IBC submissions.
• Assists in obtaining informed consent and collecting and processing non-invasive samples from study participants according to experimental protocols.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Masters Degree in a relevant science plus one (1) year of related research experience, or a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science plus two (2) years of related research experience.
• Experience in microbiological and bimolecular techniques with BSL2 and BSL3 bacterial pathogens.

City: Newark

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. Sitting at computer for length of time; lifting of charts approx. 3-5 lbs. up to 25 lbs.
• No special vision requirements.

• BSL3 Facility

Posting Number: 26ST1070

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