Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:
Manage the lab for day to day activities, perform molecular biology experiments with Aspergillus fumigatus in BSL-2 setting, other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:
60% - Essential - Perform the molecular biology experiments including culturing the fungal organism, manipulation of DNA and PCR

40% - Essential - Maintain the supplies in the lab, perform ordering as needed

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education - High School or Equivalent and work experience in a related health care setting or in a clinical or research laboratory setting; or 12 semester hours of academic training in biology and/or chemistry; or registration as a Certified Laboratory Assistant by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or an equivalent registry; or successful completion of a formal program of instruction for laboratory assistants at a hospital or academic institution.


Work Experience 0+ years

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Education - 1st Bachelor's Degree - Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry


Related Work Experience 1+ years

RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.