Senior Research Specialist-Pediatrics Infectious Disease
University of Tennessee at Martin
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Description
- Designs and conducts in vivo, ex vivo, and in vitro experiments involving viral and bacterial pathogens, including mouse infections, tissue harvests, drug preparation and administration, and processing and analysis of human and animal samples.
- Maintains cell cultures and microbial stocks; performs viral and bacterial titration.
- Collects, compiles, processes, and analyzes data; interprets results using appropriate statistical methods and formats data for internal reports and publications.
- Performs immune assays, such as flow cytometry, cell sorting, ELISAs, histology, and immunohistochemistry, and molecular biology techniques, including DNA/RNA extraction and cloning
- Maintains accurate, dated laboratory records and documents experimental protocols and findings.
- Oversees day-to-day laboratory operations, including animal maintenance, equipment coordination, and supply ordering and management.
- Trains new personnel in lab protocols and safety procedures; ensures compliance with biosafety and animal care regulations.
- Prepares figures, presents internal research updates, and contributes to peer-reviewed manuscripts.
- Assists with literature reviews, protocol development, and study design.
- Maintains laboratory documentation and SOPs; assists with onboarding and supervision of students and junior staff.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences or a related field. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of research experience; OR Master’s Degree and two (2) years of research experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Skill in vivo, ex vivo, and in vitro experimental techniques necessary for conducting pathogen research.
- Skill in handling viral and bacterial pathogens, including performing infection models, mouse handling, tissue harvest, and drug administration.
- Ability to develop, adapt, and refine experimental protocols based on emerging research findings.
- Skill in performing immune assays such as flow cytometry, cell sorting, ELISAs, histology, and immunohistochemistry.
- Knowledge of experimental design principles, including the implementation of proper controls, randomization, and ensuring reproducibility.
- Skill in molecular biology techniques including DNA/RNA extraction, cloning, and microbial titration.
- Ability to maintain meticulous laboratory records, ensuring accuracy, organization, and compliance with scientific integrity standards.
- Skill in cell culture practices and maintenance of viral and bacterial stocks.
- Ability to communicate scientific results effectively through writing manuscripts, preparing figures, and contributing to grant proposals.
- Skill in managing, processing, and analyzing complex experimental data using appropriate statistical methods.
WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work evenings and weekends.
About this role
University of Tennessee at Martin's pediatrics infectious disease lab is seeking someone to lead hands-on research involving viral and bacterial pathogens across multiple experimental systems. You would design and execute in vivo studies using mouse infection models, conduct tissue harvests and drug administration, maintain cell and microbial cultures, and perform a range of immunological and molecular techniques including flow cytometry, ELISAs, histology, and DNA/RNA extraction. Beyond the bench work, you'd manage day-to-day lab operations—coordinating equipment, ordering supplies, maintaining animal care—while ensuring biosafety and regulatory compliance.
The role demands strong technical depth in pathogen handling and experimental design, along with the ability to translate findings into publications and presentations. You'll train junior staff and students, document protocols meticulously, analyze complex datasets using appropriate statistics, and contribute to protocol development and literature reviews. The position is based in Memphis and requires occasional evening and weekend availability.
To qualify, you need a bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences or related field plus four years of research experience, or a master's degree with two years of experience. Success here depends on demonstrated competence across multiple experimental platforms, careful attention to scientific integrity and record-keeping, and the ability to communicate results effectively in writing.
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