RESEARCH SPECIALIST II

The College of Veterinary Medicine- Department of Veterinary Pathobiology

The Department of Veterinary Pathobiology seeks an experienced Full Time Research Specialist to work on two grant funded research projects. This individual will split time between two active laboratory programs, both located in Connaway Hall.

This individual will be responsible for carrying out a variety of planned experiments and conducting various analyses under the supervision of the PIs. They will also participate in data analysis, record keeping, and assist in the preparation of reports and manuscripts.

Work in the Brown lab will consist primarily of culturing Borrelia burgdorferi and using these cultures to infect mice. Mice will be sacrificed at various time points and tissues will be removed for processing and analysis. Various cellular and biochemical assays, such as flow cytometry and ELISAs will be used to measure immune responses to infection. In some experiments, mice will be treated with various immune modulators to identify critical pathways of disease pathogenesis. The individual will work alongside Dr Brown to perform data analysis and interpretation and in the preparation of manuscripts.

Work in the Franz lab will consist of molecular cloning, DNA, RNA extractions, PCR assays, cell culture, work with mosquitoes (following training), and arboviruses in a bio-containment lab (following training). We will look at gene expression profiles in mosquitoes; design transgenes for mosquitoes and generate transgenic mosquitoes; establish (transgenic) mosquito lines; characterize those lines at the molecular level, test virus infection patterns in those mosquito lines. The individual will work with Dr. Franz and other lab members to analyze data and to plan experimental work. Work in the Franz lab will consist of molecular cloning, DNA, RNA extractions, PCR assays, cell culture, work with mosquitoes (following training), and arboviruses in a bio-containment lab (following training). We will look at gene expression profiles in mosquitoes; design transgenes for mosquitoes and generate transgenic mosquitoes; establish (transgenic) mosquito lines; characterize those lines at the molecular level, test virus infection patterns in those mosquito lines. The individual will work with Dr. Franz and other lab members to analyze data and to plan experimental work.

8:00am- 5:00pm Mon-Fri

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

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Qualified candidates must have BS degree in a Biology- related field. Candidates should have experience working with:

• Mice
• Viruses
• Cell Cultures

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in:

• Molecular Biology Techniques (such as DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, RT-PCR, cloning, etc)
• Flow Cytometry
• Working with insects
• Experience with other biochemical assays

Salary Range: $18.50 - $26.00/hour. Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Grade: GGS-008
University Title: Research Specialist II

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Please submit a cover letter, CV and three references.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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