Research Lab Specialist Senior

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

• Designs research projects and experiments on the cell biology of RNA virus infection, in collaboration with the principal investigator
• Independently performs experiments using standard molecular biology, virology, and cell biology techniques
• Interprets the results of experiments and modifies subsequent experiments and strategy, in collaboration with the principal investigator when needed
• Writes manuscripts for publications, prepares figures for grant submissions, and presents laboratory data at group meetings
• Collaborates with research personnel within the laboratory and with other laboratories on research projects.
• Supervises a research technician and/or undergraduate researchers
• Organizes laboratory inventories (e.g. plasmids, cell lines, antibodies, viral stocks)
• Keeps track of commonly used items and ordering supplies for the laboratory
• Maintains overall laboratory organization and cleanliness.
• Writes, revises, and implements standard operating procedures for laboratory equipment, chemicals and research protocols with supervision from principal investigator

• Masters degree in a relevant scientific discipline is required.
• 5-6 years of related experience is required.
• Supervisory and financial management experience required.

Doctorate degree preferred