lavori da Part Time in località Sud Africa

This position is in an NIH-funded lab within the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology that investigates antibiotic resistance and vaccine development for pathogenic bacteria. This position provides laboratory support for work in bacterial culture, molecular biology, protein purification and immunological assays. Animal work (mice) is also expected. For further details, please see our lab website at www.bessenlab.org.

• Perform routine procedures in bacterial culture; molecular biology (e.g., DNA and RNA purification, PCR); clone, produce and analyze recombinant polypeptides; and immunological assays (e.g., ELISA); work with live animals (mice).
• Maintain laboratory and lab supply inventory, and monitor equipment for maintenance
• Record experimental steps, data, and results.
• Train students and part-time lab assistants in some of the lab procedures
• Abide by established lab standards for communication, documentation, organization, and teamwork.

Education requirement: A., B.S., or M.S.

Technical/computer skills: Proficiency in MS Excel

Prior experience: One year (or more) of relevant laboratory experience is preferred.