Research Professional II, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology

The Worobey Laboratory in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology is seeking a Research Professional II who will be responsible for research activities that support the overall mission of the Worobey Lab, including working with pathogens like SARS-CoV-2. Modern molecular biology techniques required, such as PCR, molecular cloning, gel electrophoresis, various sequencing approaches, ELISA, etc. In addition, this position will assist with other duties required for smooth running of the lab, including ordering supplies, training new personnel in basic bench techniques, and administering laboratory safety programs.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Work independently on defined experiments (e.g., setup, scheduling, and data acquisition) and report on the findings to the PI.
• Process human, animal, and environmental samples (e.g., blood, saliva, wastewater) for scientific studies.
• Prioritize own workload, while managing multiple priorities to meet defined deadlines.
• Write and assist the PI with manuscripts, specifically related to methods, results, and figure generation.
• Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations.
• Participate in laboratory meetings and/or other seminars and meetings.
• Ensure laboratory is clean and tidy.
• Place orders for materials and supplies, negotiate with vendors, and perform cost analyses of research projects.
• Work with the EEB business office to ensure laboratory expenses are being appropriately charged to sponsored accounts and track expense levels to ensure research expenses stay within awarded budgets.
• Monitor inventory of laboratory supplies.
• Administer laboratory safety programs and train and monitor laboratory members needed to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations; set environmental health and safety standards and policy; and oversee and maintain documentation of safety standard operating procedures.
• Serve as a source of knowledge and provide training laboratory procedures.
• Manage and prepare the laboratory for yearly inspections related to biosafety and other regulatory review processes.
• Order laboratory reagents, specialized primers, and other unique reagents for experiments based on grant guidelines and experimental data.
• Serve as a representative of Worobey lab by interacting with faculty, laboratory and administrative staff, students, internal and external collaborators, postdoctoral fellows, and outside vendors.
• Receive calls after routine work hours from postdoctoral fellows with questions or laboratory emergencies.
• Respond to off-hours calls related to equipment malfunction and potentially be required to report to work outside of standard work hours to address such issues.

Knowledge,
Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Proficient in the
  use of computers, including software applications, databases,
  spreadsheets, and word processing.
• Demonstrate a general understanding of the research laboratory's mission.
• Excellent
  organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate self-motivation.
• Highly organized
  and detail oriented.
• Ability to manage
  multiple and competing priorities.
• Excellent oral and
  written communication skills.
• Demonstrated
  strong, positive interpersonal skills.
• Ability to
  communicate effectively with a wide variety of people.

Specialized Skills: Phage display, diagnostics development, particularly lateral flow immunoassays and microfluidics, flow cytometry, therapeutics development, particularly monoclonal antibodies, cell culture and virology techniques.

Additional
Requirements:

• Must adhere to
  guidelines regarding the honest reporting of sensitive and confidential
  patient information.
• Employee will be
  required to complete specific training related to HIPAA, human subjects
  research, biosafety, and other specified training courses as the position
  requires.
• Understanding the
  importance and impact of data integrity in terms of patients, study results,
  costs, quality of service, and scientific research in general.
• Regular contact
  with physicians, collaborators, vendors, administrative personnel, and
  patients requires the use of good judgment, tact, and sensitivity.
• Basic knowledge of
  operating a personal computer to access email, utilize electronic calendar
  systems and databases, and use of basic computer software applications (e.g., Microsoft Word,
  Outlook, Excel, Adobe).
• Prior knowledge of, or
  willingness to learn how to use Hopkins based systems such as EPIC, CRMS,
  etc. that are integral pieces of the medical and medical research
  enterprise at JHMI.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience is required.

• Experience with PC-related software, printers, copiers and scanners.