Research Associate I

About This Role

The Research Associate I will actively participate in research projects within the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, conducting experiments under the guidance of the Principal Investigator in the Liu Lab.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research focused on understanding host responses to infectious diseases
• Design and perform molecular biology, virology, and cell biology experiments
• Perform animal studies, including handling animals, administering injections, and collecting samples
• Analyze and interpret experimental data using sound scientific reasoning
• Present research findings to the Principal Investigator and laboratory team members
• Assist the PI in developing, preparing, and submitting research protocols for regulatory approval
• Maintain laboratory operations by managing inventory and developing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Order supplies and ensuring overall laboratory organization and compliance
• Support onboarding and training of laboratory personnel

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus four (4) years of research and/or research lab experience, or Master's degree plus two (2) years of research and/or research lab experience
• Previous experience in experimental systems related to mutagenesis, homologous/non-homologous recombination, and deaminase activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in a relevant field (Ph.D. preferred)
• 4 years of research and/or research lab experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 2 years with a Master's degree

Nice to Have

• Basic molecular biology, aseptic tissue culture, and flow cytometry experience
• Ph.D. degree in biology and 1 year of molecular biology research lab experience

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits