This position will contribute to investigations into mechanisms of bacterial cell wall synthesis. It will involve contributions to experimental planning and design requiring a background to support those responsibilities. The Research Specialist will support experimental work involving molecular biology structural biology and biochemistry techniques with a focus on specialized skillsets including membrane protein production and purification and sample preparation for cryo-EM as well as microbiological assays. The Research Specialist will carry out experiments under the direction of the principal investigator and in collaboration with team members to ensure adherence to protocols and scientific rigor. The position is well-suited to someone seeking to apply specialized skills while continuing to grow professionally within a collaborative research environment. The ideal candidate will have teaching or laboratory experience beyond coursework strong attention to detail the ability to carry out established protocols reliably and the ability to train others in established protocols including using specialized equipment. They will be expected to contribute to experimental planning present results in lab meetings and carry out routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Bachelors and 2 years of related experience.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color natural or protective hairstyle religion sex age national origin physical or mental disability sexual orientation gender identity genetic information military service pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or because of marital parental or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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