RESEARCH SPECIALIST

The Influenza Research Institute (IRI) is an active and growing influenza research laboratory supporting cutting-edge research on negative-strand RNA viruses including influenza, SARS-CoV-2, and replication-deficient ebolavirus. The research group numbers over 30 including scientists, post-docs, technicians and grad students. We are looking for a Research Specialist who will characterize influenza and SARS-CoV-2 viruses and support other laboratory operations. Laboratory operation support duties (shared with others) include routine laboratory maintenance, maintaining inventories and supporting BSL3 activities including equipment oversight. Research duties may include standard molecular biology and virology procedures including the isolation, amplification, (sub)typing, sequencing, modification, and molecular characterization of wild-type and recombinant influenza viruses in vitro and in cultured cells; depending on the qualification of the candidate, studies in mice, hamsters, and ferrets may be involved. Some of these activities may require work in BSL-3 laboratories at the IRI. The individual in this position must have an aptitude for research, in addition to good communication skills. A willingness to support a research team is important.

• 60% Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results
• 15% Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders
• 5% Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
• 10% Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials
• 5% Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers
• 5% Performs literature reviews and writes reports

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Required
Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred
Master’s Degree

Essential qualifications include a Bachelor or Master degree, preferentially in the area of molecular virology or a related field.
Laboratory experience with moderate to strong knowledge and experience in molecular biology is strongly desired. Cell culture experience, and/or biological safety level-3 (BSL-3) experience are desired as well, but not required . Top candidates will be trained in biosafety and infectious disease research. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.

Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply Online” to begin the application process. You will be required to upload a cover letter, CV, and a document listing the contact information for three professional references. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Karlye Wolff at [email protected].

Karlye Wolff
[email protected]
608-890-4533
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Research Specialist(RE047)

A873100-SCHOOL OF VET MEDICINE/PATHOBIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Academic Staff-Renewable

268877-AS