Senior Microbiologist: Infectious Disease R&D

Meharry Medical College; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Meharry Medical College seeks a Microbiologist to lead research on microorganisms including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and algae. The role involves designing experiments, analyzing data, and providing laboratory services to support drug development and treatment. You will supervise technicians, prepare reports and manuscripts, mentor staff, and present findings at meetings.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or M.D.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of research methods and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Ability to originate new ideas and methods and to conduct laboratory testing and analysis.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct research projects, such as improving sterilization procedures or developing drugs to combat infectious diseases.
• Perform laboratory experiments for a variety of purposes, such as to inform the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses.
• Isolate and maintain cultures of microorganisms for study.
• Identify and classify microorganisms found in specimens collected from humans, plants, animals, or the environment.
• Monitor the effect of microorganisms on plants, animals, other microorganisms, or the environment.
• Prepare technical reports and make recommendations based on research findings.
• Supervise biological technicians and evaluate the accuracy of their results.
• Collaborates with users and investigators on design, analysis, application, and reporting of research projects; teaches and advises on techniques.
• Interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates scientific research assignments concerned with unique or controversial problems.
• Supplies technical leadership and consultation to professional co-workers and collaborators.
• Prepares analyses, reports, and other documentation for publication; presents findings at local, national, and/or international meetings.
• Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.
• Perform microbiological, molecular, and biochemical studies of virus infection.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Research methods

Lab supervision

Communication skills

Biohazard handling

Data reporting

Education

Ph.D. or M.D. in biomedical science

Job description

Meharry Medical College seeks a Microbiologist to lead research on microorganisms including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and algae. The role involves designing experiments, analyzing data, and providing laboratory services to support drug development and treatment. You will supervise technicians, prepare reports and manuscripts, mentor staff, and present findings at meetings.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or M.D.