Posting Details
| Job Description Summary: | GW’s Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Tropical Medicine (MITM) conducts innovative, fundamental, basic and translational research for HIV/AIDS and neglected tropical diseases. MITM has a strong tradition of training and policy advocacy for these infectious and parasitic diseases, which initiate and perpetuate poverty and suffering worldwide. Additional information on MITM can be found at the following link: http://smhs.gwu.edu/microbiology/ This experienced researcher designs, performs, and analyzes experiments in a controlled laboratory setting as per the funded proposal. Using a wide degree of creativity and latitude, the core responsibilities of this position are to make detailed observations, analyze data, and interpret results, with limited guidance from the Principal Investigator. This position compiles results and prepares technical reports and documentation of outcomes. This role is familiar with a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures, including but not restricted to RNA sequencing and mammalian cell transformation. This position typically reports to a project supervisor or project manager and will provide guidance to junior level staff and students. Incumbent performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. |
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| Minimum Qualifications: | Qualified candidates will hold a master’s degree and 3 years of direct experience in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position |
| Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications: | |
| Preferred Qualifications: | Experience working with mice.Extensive molecular and cell biology training.Experience in both independent and team research.Develop, design, and implement new experimental techniques. |
| Typical Hiring Range | $60,578.66 – $88,355.13 |
| Campus Location: | Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. |
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| College/School/Department: | School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) |
| Family | Research and Labs |
| Sub-Family | Laboratory Research |
| Stream | Individual Contributor |
| Level | Level 2 |
| Full-Time/Part-Time: | Full-Time |
| Hours Per Week: | 40 |
| Work Schedule: | M-F, 8:30-5:00pm |
| Will this job require the employee to work on site? | Yes |
| Employee Onsite Status | Essential onsite |
| Telework: | |
| Required Background Check | Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: | Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status |
| Internal Applicants Only? | No |
| Posting Number: | R001425 |
| Job Open Date: | 10/04/2021 |
| Job Close Date: | |
| If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: | |
| Background Screening | Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. |
| EEO Statement: | The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is the highest level of education that you have obtained?(Open Ended Question)
- * What is your salary range expectation?(Open Ended Question)
- * Do you have experience working with mice?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter