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RESEARCH SPECIALIST II, School of Medicine, Microbiology

Boston University

#Team Environment #Inventory Management #Multidisciplinary Team #Microbiology #Laboratory Experience #Research Specialist #School of Medicine #Laboratory Supplies

Quick overview

The candidate will perform independent analysis and problem-solving while executing virus infection assays, bioassay development, and antiviral testing to investigate host responses to infection. Responsibilities also include making reagents, testing assays for performance, ensuring BSL2 compliance, and managing laboratory inventory and supply ordering.

Requirements summary

A Bachelor's degree and two years of related laboratory experience are required for this role. The position demands solid knowledge gained from previous laboratory work, the ability to work independently, and strong skills in keeping detailed laboratory notes.

bachelor degreeProblem SolvingIndependent AnalysisInventory OversightLaboratory Supplies OrderingBioassay DevelopmentAssay Performance TestingVirus Infection AssaysAntiviral TestingReagent MakingLaboratory Note KeepingBSL2 Compliance

Job description

The candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team and will help various groups achieve their scientific goals.
This is a cutting-edge system that requires solid knowledge gained through previous laboratory experience.
The individual will utilize independent analysis and problem-solving in performing virus infection assays.
Works independently to generate results that contribute to an area of research which will investigate host responses to infection, bioassay development, and antiviral testing and evaluation.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to making reagents and testing different assays to establish their performance.
Ensures compliance within a BSL2 regulatory environment.
Works with previously established university partners and outside collaborators contacts to support the generation of results.
Responsible for oversight of inventory and ordering laboratory supplies.
Keeping good laboratory notes is essential as well as ability to work within a team environment.
Work will be performed in the NEIDL with BSL2 viruses.
BSL3 work is an opportunity but not an immediate need.

RESEARCH SPECIALIST II, School of Medicine, Microbiology

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