POSITION OBJECTIVE

Working under general supervision, the Research Assistant 2 will plan and carry out research project in accordance with general plans, related to multiple systems immunology tools, such as immunology, single cell RNA sequencing, proteomics, metabolomics, and metagenomics. The research projects are to understand host-microbe interactions that contribute to human reproductive health and disease. The research team collaborates with international partners in Africa, Europe, and Canada. The research assistant may work with mice. The research assistant may perform mouse basic husbandry, genotyping, research procedures including blood and tissue collection, anesthesia, viral or bacterial inoculations, injections, euthanasia, and necropsy. This position will work with animals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

NONESSENTIAL FUNCITONS

Perform other duties as assigned. (5%)

CONTACTS

Department: Department: Daily contact with senior research personnel and principal investigator regarding project activities. Frequent contact department administration to maintain workflow.

University: Occasional contact with other researchers and collaborating departments regarding on-going project and lab activities.

External: Occasional contact with vendors, IRB, other collaborating institutions regarding supplies and equipment needs.

Students: Occasional contact with students to explain data, techniques, etc., and to maintain workflow.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no direct supervision of staff employees. Train new staff; direct the work of students.

QUALIFICAITONS

Education and Experience: Bachelor of science degree and 1 to 3 years of experience or Associate's degree in an approved biotechnology program and 2 to 4 years of experience

REQUIRED SKILLS

WORKING CONDITIONS

The employee will work mostly in Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) facilities and will use infectious materials, and general chemicals. This job may include the use of mouse models and will include handling of biological specimens that may be infected with HIV, HSV-2, malaria, TB, and other pathogens. May lift up to 24 lbs. This position may provide opportunities for international travel and presentations at international conferences.

Case Western Reserve University’s animal facilities are accredited by the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) and is managed according to the “Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals” appropriate Federal Animal Welfare Regulations, and the Public Health Service “Policy on the Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.” This position, and all animal research personnel, are subject to internal compliance to SOM Animal Resource Center Standard Operating Procedures and to compliance regulations of the Animal Welfare Act, Public Health Service Policy, AAALAC guidelines, the State of Ohio Veterinary Practice Act, Federal Drug Enforcement Administration regulatory guidelines, US Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine regulations and other applicable regulatory guidelines.

In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity.  Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Case Western Reserve University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.  Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation.  Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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