Posting Number: SP005451P
Division/College: College of Science
Department: Biological Sciences
Location: Moscow
Posting Context Statement:
This position in the labs of Drs. Tanya Miura and Esteban Hernandez Vargas supports research in the area of respiratory viral immunology and pathogenesis; applicant will perform and assist with research experiments, including tissue culture and mouse infections, sample collection and assay, experimental preparation and data analysis; applicant will be responsible for general laboratory maintenance and organization, ordering supplies and maintaining laboratory inventories and equipment, and ensuring compliance with all Federal, State and University regulations; applicant will assist with study planning, manuscript preparation and will collaborate with other lab members and collaborators in other university departments.
Position Overview:
Performs research activities and analysis, recording observations and measurements, and reports results. Participates in analyzing and preparing results for publication. Works under general supervision.
Duties may include:
- Prepare standard solutions for calibration and analyses
- Interpret test results and comparing with determined standards and limits
- Collect laboratory or field data
- Conduct research and analysis of scientific data
- Participate in research design discussions
- Perform literature reviews
- Prepare reports
- Compare data and historical records for trend verification
- Develop reference files, comparison charts, and graphs on research data
- Assist with site inspections and field oversight
- Have little or no supervisory responsibilities
- Other duties as assigned
Required Experience:
- Following pre-established procedures or protocols
- Collecting and reviewing scientific data
- Keeping complete and accurate records
- Working in a team environment
Required Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in biological sciences
Required Other:
- Ability to work nonstandard business hours
Additional Preferred:
- Experience working in a biological laboratory setting, including safe working practices and record keeping
