Microbiology Research Associate

*Position Number:*998511
*Functional Title:*Microbiology Research Associate
*Position Type:*Research
*Position Eclass:*EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
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*Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:*The mission of the Nanoscience department is to prepare students from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds to conduct basic and advanced research in Nanoscience in industrial, governmental, or academic settings. Within this context, the Nanoscience Department provides a graduate level trans-disciplinary educational and discovery research experience in nanosciences, sustainable nanosystems, innovation, and community engaged outreach. It also works collaboratively with the Nanoengineering Department to achieve an integrated foundational research program in emerging high impact areas. Scientists in this new and emerging field seek to comprehend, gather and organize knowledge of the nanoworld through careful observations and creative, visionary thinking. Nanoscience is a multidisciplinary field bringing together vast knowledge from mathematics and all the core sciences: physics, biology, chemistry, and from their derivatives such as material science, pharmacology, neurochemistry, ecology, etc. Consequently, nanoscientists are scientists engaging in an organized activity of manipulation of materials at atomic, molecular, and macromolecular scales that are versatile and fluent in mathematics and the core sciences with a particular world view based on the synergy of these core sciences and on their derived applications to the macro world. Nanoscience is a new way of thinking about old things.
*Position Summary:*The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical research support for experimental work in the Josephs lab related to microbiological research funded by NIH grant 1R35GM133483-01 entitled "Complex Mechanisms of Mutation and Mutation Avoidance in Living Cells." Responsibilities include preparation and performance of standard biomolecular and microbiological assays; preparation of DNA for sequencing; and growth, maintenance, and transformation of (BSL1 and potentially BSL2) microorganisms.
*Minimum Qualifications:*Masters degree or a BS in biology, biochemistry, microbiology, or related biomedical science with a minimum of two years of relevant experience.
Ability to maintain a detailed, highly organized laboratory notebook.
*Preferred Qualifications:*Sterile technique, experience in culturing and manipulating microorganisms is highly desirable, BSL2 experience not required but a plus
*Special Instructions to Applicants:*Applicants are asked to provide the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of at least three (3) contacts to provide Letters of Recommendation, in the References section of the electronic application. These contacts will be solicited by the SpartanTalent system via email and asked to provide a confidential Letter of Recommendation on behalf of the applicant. This will occur as soon as the applicant submits the application for consideration.
Applicants are required to upload the following documents with their electronic application:

* Resume
* Cover Letter (optional)
* List of References
Applicants are required to upload a list of references of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

* Name
* Company Name
* Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
* Email Address
* Contact Phone Number
*Applications are not successfully submitted until an online confirmation number has been received at the end of the application process.*
*Recruitment Range:*$37,834 - $44,557
*Org #-Department:*Dean's Office - NN - 13201
*Job Open Date:*04/14/2021
*For Best Consideration Date:*04/26/2021
*Open Until Filled:*Yes
*FTE:*1.000
*Type of Appointment:*Time Limited
*If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.:*One year with possible reappointment
*Number of Months per Year:*12
*FLSA:*Exempt
*Percentage Of Time:*70%
*Key Responsibility:*Molecular biology and microbiology techniques and assays
*Essential Tasks:*Prepare nucleic acids for sequencing as well as subcloning and cloning; molecular/biochemical assays; and perform microbial cell culture, maintenance, transformations, and assays with a familiarity of sterile technique and BSL1/2 safe handling.
*Percentage Of Time:*15%
*Key Responsibility:*Data preparation, organization, and analysis
*Essential Tasks:*Maintain detailed and careful laboratory notebook; organize data across experiments and perform basic (descriptive and statistical) analysis of experimental results.
*Percentage Of Time:*15%
*Key Responsibility:*Laboratory maintenance and upkeep
*Essential Tasks:*Maintain media and plates, stocks, and consumable inventory; assist in training lab members on sterile and microbiological techniques.
*Physical Effort:*Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - o, Hand Movement-Grasping - o, Holding - o, Reading - f, Writing - f, Eye-hand coordination - o, Vision-Color Distinction - r, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - f, Vision-Visual inspection - o, Talking - o, Standing - o, Sitting - o, Walking - o, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - o, Lifting-30-60 lbs. - o, Lifting-60-90 lbs. - o, Lifting-90 plus lbs. - r, Pushing/Pulling - o, Climbing-Stairs - o