RESEARCH TECHNICIAN, School of Medicine, Microbiology

Candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team investigating virus infection mechanism with an interest in discovery of new antiviral drugs and identification of host proteins that help defend cells against infection. Primary responsibility will be for making reagents for analysis of virus infection, performing virus infection assays and analysis and contribute to running of the lab including ordering laboratory supplies. Keeping good laboratory notes is essential as well as ability to work within a team environment. Work will be performed in part in the NEIDL BSL4 and previous experience working at BSL3 or BSL4 is desirable but training can be provided.

Bachelor's degree 0-12 months of related work experience.

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