Senior Research Coordinator, Wastewater Epidemiology

University of Louisville; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Louisville seeks a Research Coordinator V to support wastewater-based epidemiology within the Envirome Institute/Microbiology and Immunology. The role involves coordinating with multiple labs to ensure weekly sample preparation and analysis, with emphasis on nucleic acid techniques.

Preferred candidates will have experience in WBE, molecular pathogen detection, and familiarity with CDC workflows and the National Wastewater Surveillance System.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant research experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in the molecular detection of pathogens, wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE), and molecular epidemiology.
• Familiar with CDC compliant workflows and understanding of the National Wastewater Surveillance System.

Responsibilities

• Prepare environmental and/or laboratory samples for nucleic acid analysis on a regular recurring weekly schedule.
• Use nucleic acid analyses, including reverse-transcription, qRT-PCR, amplicon sequencing, and other next-generation sequencing technologies/data processing to support wastewater-based epidemiology efforts.
• Use internal and external controls to monitor assay sensitivity and specificity and troubleshoot existing assays if needed.
• In conjunction with project leadership, develop new or alternative detection strategies for pathogens of interest using primary literature.
• Manage sample and resource inventories using laboratory inventory platforms.
• Assist in the preparation of data for reports, publication, and presentations.

Skills

Sample preparation

Nucleic acid analysis

qRT-PCR

Sequencing data analysis

Data interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

qRT-PCR instruments

Next-generation sequencing platforms

Nucleic acid extraction kits

Job description

University of Louisville seeks a Research Coordinator V to support wastewater-based epidemiology within the Envirome Institute/Microbiology and Immunology. The role involves coordinating with multiple labs to ensure weekly sample preparation and analysis, with emphasis on nucleic acid techniques.

Preferred candidates will have experience in WBE, molecular pathogen detection, and familiarity with CDC workflows and the National Wastewater Surveillance System.