Pediatric Virology Research Specialist

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Kentucky; Presencial; USD 41.000 - 51.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking a Research Specialist to study immunopathogenesis of HMPV using mouse models and epithelial cell culture systems. You will perform flow cytometry analyses, antibody responses, and molecular analyses to understand host–pathogen interactions.

Ideal candidates have experience in virology/immunology, cell culture, and animal handling, and hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Formación

• Previous lab experience in virology, immunology or molecular biology.
• Experience with techniques including cell culture, virology/immunology methods such as plaque assay, ELISA, microneutralization, or flow cytometry
• Experience using mouse models of viral infection, including anesthesia, intranasal/intratracheal viral inoculation, and euthanasia and necropsy

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

Virology experience

Immunology experience

Molecular biology skills

Mouse model experience

Flow cytometry

FlowJo software

Antibody assays (ELISA, microneutraliz

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in microbiology/virology/immunology or related field

Herramientas

FlowJo

Descripción del empleo

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking a Research Specialist to study immunopathogenesis of HMPV using mouse models and epithelial cell culture systems. You will perform flow cytometry analyses, antibody responses, and molecular analyses to understand host–pathogen interactions.

Ideal candidates have experience in virology/immunology, cell culture, and animal handling, and hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field.