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Tulane University      Office of Human Resources

Description for Job:   IRC29466
Medical Research Specialist
TNPRC - 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 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Computer competence (Word, Excel) and/or use of data analysis software (Prism, FloJo, etc.)
• Aseptic technique, handling of biological specimens, and in vitro cultivation of mammalian cells and infectious virus
• Experience using typical biomedical/microbiological laboratory equipment.
• Experience in virologic, immunologic, and molecular biologic laboratory assays. 
Required Education and/or Experience
• 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.
Compensation Information
This position is classified as "non-exempt, hourly" and is assigned to pay grade 25. Tulane offers a variety of options to enhance your health and well-being so that you may enjoy more out of life now and in the future. Learn more about Life at Tulane as well as our Benefits and Pay . See our Candidate Resources to learn more about our hiring process and what to expect.
How to Apply
 
This position will close on the date it is filled
 
Please Note: Depending on your role and the department in which you work, you may be expected to adhere to COVID-19 requirements, such as vaccinations and booster shots.
 
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