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Research Associate, Molecular Biology

Employer
Medix
Location
Seattle, Washington, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Sep 29, 2022

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Sector
Academic / Research
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Biology
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Pioneering technologies to treat or prevent cancer and infectious diseases, we are seeking an experienced research associate to work on our science team. A background in molecular biology is required. The candidate's know-how and critical thinking will help foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and scientific excellence in our team. This individual will make an immediate impact by contributing to ongoing efforts in developing COVID-19, influenza, and other infectious disease vaccines and therapeutics.

Principal Responsibilities:
  • RNA preparation, including DNA cloning, DNA linearization, RNA transcription, RNA capping, and RNA purification.
  • Characterize protein expression in vitro by cell culture transfection, and SDS-PAGE/western blot, IFA etc analyses.
  • Prepare and characterize recombinant virus in vitro.
  • Characterize virus isolates as well as recombinant viruses by traditional virological methods. including plaque assay, growth curve analysis, cell impedance-based pathology quantification.
  • Design reporter viruses and associated assays for measurement of reporter protein expression.
  • Design novel virus phenotyping assays.
  • Collaborate with team members to study the impact of the innate immune system on virus replication and heterologous protein expression.
  • Work collaboratively with scientists in the team, performing tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Monitor and purchase supplies needed to perform daily tasks by cooperating with other co-workers.
  • Communicate regularly with management and supervisors.
  • Maintain the highest standards of laboratory practice in line with policy, including the maintenance of a laboratory notebook.
  • Contribute freely to the team research environment in a manner conducive to the success of the research project as a whole.


Qualifications:
  • 1-3 years full-time laboratory experience with molecular biology technical experience.
  • Proficiency in PCR, cloning, aseptic cell culture, and protein characterization such as SDS-PAGE/ western blot required.
  • Experience in immunology, virology, vaccinology or related research field would be preferred but not necessary.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office programs.

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