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University of Kansas

Location: LawrenceKS 66044 Document ID: AA482-3EVI Posted on: 2017-03-0103/01/2017 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
2017-03-31
 

Research Assistant MVSC



Position Overview

This position is in the Macromolecule and Vaccine Stabilization Center (MVSC). The MVSC is focused on the characterization, stabilization and formulation development of biopharmaceuticals and vaccines (recombinant proteins, peptides, nucleic acids, inactivated and live viruses/bacteria antigens) for a wide variety of clients and collaborators from academia, industry, government agencies and non-profit groups. http://www.mvsc.ku.edu/



Job Description

70% Perform experiments as directed or trained. These duties include carrying out directed as well as original research experiments relative to the mission of the lab. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to perform experiments on an individual basis that pertain to current research topics in the laboratory. Design experiments employing techniques such as cell culture, qPCR, and viral plaque assays Keep accurate and detailed records of experiments performed.


10% Routine lab management - These duties include but are not limited to the evaluation and maintenance of laboratories stocks and supplies, including ordering of supplies, management of laboratory records and laboratory documents, equipment maintenance and coordination of BL2 lab safety documents.

10% Write reports - These duties include graphing and presenting data, writing technical reports for the lab, and preparing standard operating procedures (SOPs).

10% Assist other laboratory members with experiments. These duties will include assisting other members of the laboratory under the discretion of the principal investigator or other members of the laboratory.





Required Qualifications

  • B.S. or M.S degree in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, pharmaceutics or related fields.
  • Academic or industrial laboratory experience biochemistry, biology, chemistry, biophysics, pharmaceutics or a related research areas.
  • Demonstrated effective written communication skills as evidenced by the application materials and CV.


  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in the field of virology (preferred), biology, microbiology, biochemistry, chemistry or a related field.
  • 1-5 years of lab experience in the field of virology, cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or related fields.
  • Knowledge of virology and/or microbiology as demonstrated by appropriate laboratory experience and/or relevant coursework.
  • Academic or industrial experience developing and running qPCR assays and fluorescence microscopy.
  • Academic or industrial experience in physicochemical techniques including CD, fluorescence, DLS and particle characterization techniques as well as SDS-PAGE and HPLC techniques (SEC, ion-exchange).
  • Experience in lab management including maintaining laboratory notebooks/data bases and calibrating analytical instrumentation
  • Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to work successfully as part of a collaborative research effort.
  • Experience using Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and data analysis using various other software packages (i.e., Origin, MatLab).  Must be able to use the Internet to perform scientific literature searches.


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