Medical Research Specialist at Tulane University in new orleans, Louisiana

Job Description:

Medical Research SpecialistTNPRC - Microbiology

Location: Covington, LA

Summary

Position is located at the Tulane National Primate Research Center, Covington, LA in the laboratory of Dr. Brandon Beddingfield. Individual will be participating in the development of TNPRC as a Polio Essential Facility, which will require work with Poliovirus and Poliovirus infected mice. The individual will perform clinical and laboratory experiments according to protocols assigned by principal investigator. Prepare and maintain scheduling, laboratory reagents, supplies, and stocks for use in experiments. Keep careful records of animals, samples obtained, experiments performed, observations made, data analysis, and results. Ensure OSHA and university safety requirements are met. Virology work to include virus characterization, isolation, production, neutralizing antibody and additional procedures as requested in the BSL-3 containment laboratories. Train staff in virological techniques as well as biosafety protocols.

Required Qualifications

* Bachelors Degree * 3-5 years' experience in biomedical research laboratory* Minimum 3-5 years' experience with cell and/or tissue culture and virus cultivation

Preferred Qualifications

* Master's Degree* 3 years' experience working with murine models in a biomedical setting.

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