We are seeking a Research Assistant for 2-year Regular position (renewable) within the Translational Immunology Department at the International Vaccine Institute.
Job Description:
This job is responsible for performing activities related to research projects in Translational Immunology, while supporting lab management.
Main Roles & Responsibilities:
- Manage and execute laboratory research activities
- Perform laboratory and animal-related research activities.
- Maintain laboratory procedure manual/SOPs.
- Collect and analyze data, record lab results in research notebooks, and present data.
- Plan and report lab activities through regular meetings with Principal Investigators.
- Assist in writing scientific reports and publications.
- Support lab management
- Monitor laboratory supplies and equipment.
- Assist in training of laboratory personnel.
- Participate in and successfully complete all Institute-required trainings.
- Activities in ABSL/BSL-3 facility
- Perform animal experiments and experiments in ABSL/BSL-3 facility.
Job Requirements and Qualifications:
- Education Requirements
- Master’s degree is preferred
- Related Field Work Experience
- 0+ years
- Technical and Professional Skills / Knowledge
- Experience of BSL/A-BSL level 3expriments is preferred
- Knowledge of biology including vaccine design, immunology, virology, molecular biology, etc.
- Language Proficiency
- Fluency in English