Onsite Senior Johne's Disease Advisor

National-Experienced-Workforce-Solutions

Ames (IA)

On-site

USD 94,000 - 127,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) seeks a Senior Johne's Disease Advisor for an onsite role in Ames. The Enrollee will support ARS with immunogenic protein identification, production, and testing related to Mycobacterium paratuberculosis. Enrollment is temporary and at-will.

The position requires extensive research experience in MAP, and familiarity with MS Office tools. The program serves USDA ARS through the Experienced Worker Program and emphasizes qualified individuals

Qualifications

Minimum of 20 year(s) of experience in research with Mycobacterium avium subsp. Paratuberculosis or PhD in Microbiology, Immunology, recombinant protein expression.
Professional expertise in recombinant expression of proteins from Mycobacterium avium subsp. Paratuberculosis.
Experience required with Windows, Apple, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Advise ARS staff on immunogenic proteins from Mycobacterium paratuberculosis to meet research objectives.
Advise ARS staff on cloning and expression of proteins from Mycobacterium avium subsp paratuberculosis.
Advise scientists on microbiological techniques for work with Mycobacterium avium subsp paratuberculosis.