Medical Research Specialist.CMV

The employee will work as a Medical Research Specialist in the Division of Immunology, Tulane National Primate Research Center. The employee will be responsible for performing experiments in the level 2 and level 3 laboratories. The primary site where work will be performed will be in the TNPRC Building 2. The employee will be trained in Biosafety protocols by the Principal Investigator as well as by the Institutional Department of Biosafety. Necessary experiments include those involving molecular biology, immunology, and microbiology, in adherence with the Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs) in place. The candidate should be able to work independently under biosafety level 2+ conditions, maintain records of experiments, perform analysis and report findings to PI. The candidate should be able to assist in development of new techniques as well as train less experienced laboratory personnel. The candidate will also be in overall charge of the laboratory including ordering supplies, maintaining equipment, and general laboratory maintenance.