Research Assistant - Military Veterans
at Auburn University
Position Information
Requisition Number
S3934P
Home Org Name
Pathobiology
Division Name
College of Veterinary Medicine
Position Title
Research Assistant
Job Class Code
HA01(B-D)
Appointment Status
Full-time
Part-time FTE
1
Limited Term
No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
The Department of Pathobiology in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University seeks applicants for a Research Assistant II/III/IV. The selected candidate will assist in research relating to the prediction of the pathogenicity for chickens of emerging strains of virulent Newcastle disease viruses, following relevant policies, procedures, regulations and laws. Research approaches used in this position involve characterization of viral proteins in vitro, with little, if any, work with live virus or animals.
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Essential Functions
- Conducts routine or fundamental experiments, investigations and/or studies related to programs and projects in pursuit of new knowledge, techniques and concepts.
- Assists in the development of project proposals, plans and protocols.
- Orders and organizes necessary research supplies.
- Subclones synthetic genes into expression plasmid vectors.
- Modifies expression plasmids by site-directed mutagenesis.
- Produces recombinant proteins in eukaryotic cells.
- Purifies recombinant proteins by affinity chromatography.
- Optimizes protocols for characterization of recombinant proteins.
- Characterizes recombinant proteins, including their enzyme activity, tissue binding ability, and antibody reactivity.
- Records, compiles, processes and analyzes data/samples.
- Documents procedures, results, and observations in writing as well as presenting results to others.
- May assist in the preparation of research results for publication or presentation at conferences to include assisting in literature reviews and assisting in the writing of results and discussions.
- May instruct students and/or supervise others' research in area of expertise.
- May assist researchers with other Newcastle disease virus-related projects as needed, possibly including collection of samples from chickens.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Level II - Bachelor's degree in a discipline appropriate to the position and 2 years of experience in research practices and protocols.
Level III - Bachelor's degree in a discipline appropriate to the position plus 4 years of experience in research practices and protocols.
Level IV - Bachelor's degree in a discipline appropriate to the position plus 6 years of experience in research practices and protocols.
Indicated education is required; no substitutions allowed. When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.
Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
Minimum Skills and Abilities
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications
Job related licensure may be required for specific positions.
Desired Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
- Research experience with culture of established eukaryotic cell lines.
- Research experience with molecular cloning and site-directed mutagenesis.
- Research or diagnostic experience with protein histochemistry or immunohistochemistry.
- Research experience with recombinant protein production and purification.
Posting Detail Information
Salary Range
$35,100- $68,300
Job Category
Research
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in:
Auburn
State position is located:
Alabama
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date
09/09/2024
Closing Date
EEO Statement
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.
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