Research Assistant II - Virology

Job description

Summary The Department of Pediatrics Division of Tropical Medicine seeks a highly motivated Research Assistant II to work in the Laboratory for Translational Virology. The purpose of the position is to conduct responsible research work in virology and immunology. The project will primarily focus on developing vaccines and treatments for high-risk viral pathogens and includes the development of immune assays for the project. The individual filling this position is expected to keep up to date with the scientific literature relevant to the projects pursued and may aid in writing manuscripts and grants. We expect that the person filling this position will practically and intellectually contribute to other complex research projects within the Division of Tropical Medicine as needs arise and contribute to a high-paced environment with an established team. To support laboratory coverage, this position is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Early start times (8:00 a.m.) are not available. Job Duties: - Plans, directs, and conducts specialized and advanced research experiments in BSL-2 and BSL-3 environments. Techniques for these projects include but are not limited to: cell culture main...