Medical Research Specialist Position Available In Orleans, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: The Medical Research Specialist at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans, LA will be responsible for organizing and conducting animal research studies, performing immunologic assays, bacterial culture, protein purification, and maintaining lab supplies. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, 3 years of related experience, and passing required health screenings for animal contact. A Master's degree and experience in laboratory techniques are preferred.
Job Description
Medical Research SpecialistMicrobiology/Immunology Tulane Medical Center Location:
New Orleans, LA Summary The Medical Research Specialist for the Department of Microbiology will primarily be responsible for (1) organizing and performing animal research studies (including mouse breeding, genotyping, immunizations, sample collection, etc), (2) performing benchtop immunologic assays (including ELISA assays, Western Blots, flow cytometry, multiplex assays, tissue culture), (3) bacterial culture and protein purification with biochemical characterization (including DNA isolation, recombination and cloning, and
SDS-PAGE
gels), (4) ordering supplies and maintaining laboratory receipts and safety paperwork. This work will require teamwork and coordination with other lab members, maintenance of accurate and timely records of experimental procedures and results, and maintaining supply inventories for the laboratory. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree 3 years of directly related work experience
SPECIAL REQUIRED ABILITY FOR INCUMBENTS WHO HAVE CONTACT OR EXPOSURE TO ANIMALS OR ANIMAL TISSUES
Ability to complete and pass successfully the required occupational health screening referenced in the University’s Animal Handler Health Surveillance Program on an annual basis.
REQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECK, PHYSICAL AND DRUG SCREENING FOR INCUMBENTS WHO HAVE CONTACT OR EXPOSURE TO ANIMALS OR ANIMAL TISSUES
Selected candidates must complete and pass a background check and an occupational health screening as a condition of employment.
For identified jobs, a drug screening will also be required. The background investigation, required occupational health screening, and any required drug screening will be conducted after a conditional employment offer has been extended. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in a Biological or Chemical Science. Experience in rodent handling and tissue processing. Experience in laboratory techniques such as molecular biology, cloning, cell culture, ELISA and flow cytometry are desirable. Experience in aseptic techniques and culture and maintenance of microbial stocks. Experience in statistical analysis and/or big data management
