Sr Laboratory Specialist

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This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Problem Solving
This position requires independently planning and troubleshooting experimental technique workflows within a research lab setting. Ability to plan and implement solutions to technical challenges based on information from both literature and practical experience. Work requires exercising independent judgment and theoretical knowledge of the applicable science. This position will include supervision of entry-level laboratory personnel, who may refer sensitive or unusual situations to the incumbent. If incumbent cannot find a resolution, the situation is referred to the supervisor.
Work will be performed in a team with other lab personnel, and informed by conferences with principal investigator.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:
Nearly Continuously: Office and lab environments.
Often: Infectious disease (replication-deficient viruses), oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids), hazards (includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals).
Often: Exposure to animals, including time in animal facility. (mice)
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.