Research Associate - Microbial Infection & Immunity

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Job Title: Research Associate - Microbial Infection & Immunity Department: Medicine | School Biomedical Sciences Microbial Infection and Immunity Research Associate participates in planning, design, execution, and management of research projects in a foundational (basic) biological/health science research laboratory investigating the interface of commensal microbes with the immune system in barrier tissues in the Department of Microbial Infection and Immunity; participates in developing and implementing goals and objectives of studies; designs and executes complex laboratory experiments; performs advanced microbiology and immunology techniques and procedures, including confocal microscopy and flow cytometry; collects, analyzes and interprets research data; assists with development and implementation of new and/or revised research methodologies and techniques; tests experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods and make recommendations for utilization; assists in establishment of controls, criteria and research standards; performs routine experimental procedures on laboratory animals including surgical procedures and/or administration of drugs, and harvesting of tissues; oversees care of laboratory animals; performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research being undertaken; assists in the preparation of research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at national and conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents; assists principal investigator in the preparation of proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research; coordinates laboratory activities and work assignments of postdoctoral researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, and laboratory research staff; oversees and coordinates periodic maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment; performs additional duties as assigned; Minimum Education Required Bachelor's Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with a Major in biological sciences. Required Qualifications A Bachelor's degree in an appropriate biological/health science or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required; Master's degree preferred. 1 year of experience required. 3-5 years of relevant experience preferred. Ability to translate, adapt and apply academic and/or practical knowledge in the conduct of biological/health science research is required; experience in a biological/health research capacity is required; experience with microbiology and immunology techniques and procedures, including confocal microscopy and flow cytometry desired; experience with animal handling and husbandry desired. Function: Research and Scholarship Sub-function: Research Career Level: S1 Additional Information: Location: Biomedical Research Tower (0112) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. 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