Core Facility Research Specialist II (Molecular Microbiology & Immunology)
Core
Mass production and quality control of mosquito colonies, assay development, and support of malaria parasite infection and mosquito transgenesis research.
Role type
Research Specialist II (Molecular Microbiology & Immunology)
Builds
Mosquito colonies for malaria research, experimental protocols, and scientific manuscripts
Domain
Public health, molecular microbiology, immunology, vector biology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mosquito husbandry, assay development, experimental design, data analysis, protocol optimization, scientific writing, small animal handling, aseptic technique, molecular biology techniques, insect transgenesis protocols
Preferred skills
Master's degree in related field, experience with ACL2/ACL3 containment, mouse handling, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, cloning, embryonic microinjection
Technologies
PCR, cloning, microinjection equipment
Responsibilities
Conduct assigned laboratory projects, interpret results and evaluate controls, teach/train new laboratory personnel, guide entry-level members on challenging assays, contribute to protocol development and efficiency, collaborate on new techniques and instruments, process data into figures for publications, order equipment and interface with vendors, maintain facility compliance with institutional and USDA guidelines
Seniority
Mid-level IC (ACRP/03/MB)