Laboratory Associate

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Job Description - Laboratory Associate

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION Job Description Summary: The laboratory of Dr. David Watkins is looking for a talented laboratory associate who is interested in working in the development and efficacy testing of vaccines, diagnostic tests, and therapeutic drugs against viral diseases. The Watkins' lab has been focused on understanding the immune response to viruses and regularly works with HIV/SIV, Dengue, Zika, Yellow Fever, Coronaviruses, and other viruses. This role provides user support on equipment and technical details when necessary. This role may supervise students and trainees who come to the lab to develop skills in research. The position will compile results, perform data analysis, and prepare technical reports and documentation of outcomes. This Laboratory Associate assists with the compliance of university safety standards and practices along with OSHA, CFR, and other federal, state and local requirements. This position documents emergency responses if necessary and ensures compliance with nationally accepted standards for cleanroom operations and cleanroom best practices. Responsibilities include: -Maintains the lab and laboratory equipment -Performs mammalian cell maintenance in vitro. -Processes animal blood into different components for use in immunological experiments -Aids other scientists within the laboratory with their day to day experiments. -Conducts inventory and orders supplies -Assists in the preparation of manuscripts and grants Performs other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. Minimum Qualifications: Qualified candidates will hold a BA/BS in a related discipline, plus 2 years of relevant professional experience or, a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: • Skills in immunology-based techniques like flow cytometry, and bacterial cloning. • Experience in microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, or virology. Typical Hiring Range
Commensurate with experience.
II. POSITION INFORMATION Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:
School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS)
Family
Research and Labs
Sub-Family
Laboratory Support
Stream
Individual Contributor
Level
Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time -> FTE 1.00
Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Will this job require the employee to work on site?
Yes
Employee Onsite Status
On-campus (in person)
Telework:
No
Required Background Check
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants: Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status. Posting is for multiple positions. Internal Applicants Only?
No
Posting Number:
R001843
Job Open Date:
10/19/2023
Job Close Date: If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement: The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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