Virology Research Specialist for Infectious Disease Lab

University of Minnesota

Minneapolis (MN)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 58,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Gale Lab in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Minnesota is seeking a researcher with virology and molecular biology experience to work as part of a dynamic team on infectious disease projects centered on virus identification and innate immunity to virus infection. The Research Professional 2 will support laboratory research projects directed by Drs.

Linhui Hao and Jenny Go.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Virology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biological Sciences, or a related field.
Minimum of two (2)+ years of relevant research experience in an academic, government, or industry laboratory setting (or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Or a combination of education and work experience to equal at least six years
Experience with mammalian tissue culture and basic molecular biology techniques.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.

Responsibilities

Conduct mammalian tissue culture, cell maintenance, and cell-based assays.
Propagate, quantify, and characterize viruses using standard virology techniques.
Conduct molecular biology assays including nucleic acid extraction, PCR, RT-PCR, qPCR, cloning, and sequencing library preparation.
Perform research involving infectious agents under BSL-2, BSL-2+, and, as trained, BSL-3 laboratory conditions.
Support studies involving viral pathogenesis, host-pathogen interactions, and infectious disease models.
Conduct viral metagenomics, next-generation sequencing (NGS) assays, including sample processing and library preparation.
Participate in animal studies, including animal handling, sample collection, and experimental procedures in accordance with IACUC protocols.
Ensure compliance with biosafety, institutional, and regulatory requirements.
Assist with laboratory organization, training of students and staff, and maintenance of laboratory records and standard operating procedures.
Participate in laboratory meetings and collaborative activities.
Maintain detailed experimental records and laboratory notebooks.