CareerPlan

Associate Scientist/ Scientist: Kosinski's Lab

Memphis, TN, USFull-time$66k2026-10-07 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead the scientific and operational setup of a new influenza virology and structural biology lab, conducting hands-on research on host-pathogen interactions using cryo-ET and mass spectrometry.

Role type

Senior IC scientist (virology/structural biology) with lab leadership responsibilities

Builds

New laboratory infrastructure, influenza virus stocks, engineered cell lines, and research publications

Domain

Biomedical research, virology, structural biology

Required skills

Influenza virology, mammalian cell culture, BSL-2 operations, molecular biology (cloning/transfection), protein biochemistry, microscopy, lab management

Preferred skills

Reverse genetics, recombinant virus generation, CRISPR engineering, ELN/LIMS administration, proteomics, mentorship

Technologies

Cryo-electron tomography, Titan Krios, Plasma-FIB, Aquilos, LIMS, ELN

Responsibilities

Establish lab infrastructure and SOPs, maintain cell lines and virus stocks, perform virology and microscopy experiments, mentor trainees, manage lab resources and compliance

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership duties