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70163, New Orleans, LA
Medical Research Specialist

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The Medical Research Specialist position in the Department of Microbiology focuses on organizing and conducting animal research studies, including mouse breeding and sample collection.
The role also involves performing various benchtop immunologic assays such as ELISA, Western Blots, and flow cytometry.
Additional responsibilities include bacterial culture, protein purification, and biochemical characterization tasks like DNA isolation and cloning.
Candidates are expected to have at least 3 years of relevant experience in a laboratory setting.
The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

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.

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