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. Learn new laboratory procedures, including but not limited to the following: microscopy, nucleic acid extraction, quantitative and RT-PCR, measurement of plant physiological characteristics. Expand
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studying bacterial stress response, virulence, survival mechanisms, and persistence in food systems. Apply molecular biology techniques such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to screen foodborne bacteria
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fields (e.g. Molecular Biology, Plant Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Agronomy, or closely related field). Preferred skills: Experience with DNA extractions and PCR technology. Experience in a
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with DNA extractions, PCR, and agarose gel electrophoresis. Experience with lipid extraction and analysis by gas chromatography. Experience with plant breeding and plant genetics is considered a plus
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: Sterile technique BSL2 pathogen handling Knowledge of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) Molarity calculations for solutions Food safety sampling techniques Rapid method development and validation Sample