All required qualifications must be documented on application materials
Required Qualifications:
• BS/BA and 2 years of related experiences or a combination of education and work to equal 6 years.
• Excellent communication and organization skills with exemplary scientific record keeping
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, work under pressure and manage multiple tasks
• Experience and ability to analyze scientific data, present the research results and prepare manuscripts for publication.
• Enthusiastic to work in new lab studying virus host interactions; team player, proactive, open-minded, creative and willing to learn
• Experience working individually and in groups
Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced degree (M.Sc. or Ph.D. or equivalent) in biology, microbiology, or a related field
• Experience and skills in molecular biology methods, including cloning, site directed mutagenesis, PCR and analyzing DNA sequencing results
• Demonstrated experience in immunological methods such as ELISA, antibody characterization, and western blot.
• Ability to carry out research protocols from written or oral instructions from lab director
• Experience in work with bacteria, human cells/tissues, recombinant antibodies and viruses, including HIV-1, in a BL2+/BSL3 facility
• Demonstrated experience in 1) protein expression and purification, 2) RNA biology/vaccines, or 3) work with animal models
• Writing and editing ability of manuscripts and grant applications at high level.