Vaccine Research & Lab Operations Specialist

The University of New Mexico School of Medicine; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico School of Medicine's Frietze Laboratory is seeking a Research Specialist to support vaccine research initiatives. You will assist with laboratory operations, supervise trainees, order supplies, and ensure safety and compliance in day-to-day activities.

Qualified candidates will have strong molecular biology, immunology, and cell biology skills, experience with rodent models, and familiarity with IACUC and biosafety protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, immunology, or related field.
• Experience with rodent research methodologies including ABSL-2 infectious disease models.
• Experience with rodent handling and procedures.
• Molecular biology experience including qPCR, protein purification, Western blot.
• Cell biology experience including growth and maintenance of mammalian cells.
• Experience with equipment monitoring and maintenance.
• Experience in an academic research environment.
• Familiar with IACUC, biosafety, and human subjects protocols, including writing and maintaining.

Responsibilities

• Support vaccine research initiatives in the Frietze Lab.
• Provide technical support to trainees in the laboratory.
• Manage day-to-day laboratory operations and ordering of supplies.
• Ensure lab safety requirements and compliance are met.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and records/inventories.
• Collaborate with Dr. Frietze, lab staff, and collaborators.

Skills

Molecular biology

Immunology

Microscopy

Infectious disease (BSL-2)

Rodent models

qPCR

Western blot

Protein purification

Cell culture

Lab safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

Equipment maintenance

Job description

The University of New Mexico School of Medicine's Frietze Laboratory is seeking a Research Specialist to support vaccine research initiatives. You will assist with laboratory operations, supervise trainees, order supplies, and ensure safety and compliance in day-to-day activities.

Qualified candidates will have strong molecular biology, immunology, and cell biology skills, experience with rodent models, and familiarity with IACUC and biosafety protocols.