Research Associate, Gazzinelli Lab

Posting Details

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary

Founded in 1824, the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences ( SMHS ) is the 11th oldest medical school in the country and the first in the nation’s capital. Since its establishment, the school has been at the forefront of medical education, and has grown to include highly-ranked programs in the health and biomedical sciences. With dozens of top-tier residency programs, SMHS is a competitive and esteemed destination for medical school graduates across the country. Find out more here: http://smhs.gwu.edu/

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 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 Research Associate, Gazzinelli Lab position independently carries out research/development activities by designing and conducting experiments in a controlled laboratory setting, under general guidance from the Principal Investigator. Using a certain degree of creativity and latitude, the core responsibilities of this position include making detailed observations, analyzing data, and interpreting results. This position compiles results and prepares technical reports and documentation of outcomes. This role is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Working under general supervision, this position typically reports to a Principal Investigator.

Duties

• Collect, analyze, and report data.
• Monitor Lab supplies inventory and coordinate with research partners and vendors
• Ordering Lab supplies
• Provide technical support to researchers
• Independently conducts work complementary to the overall research goals of the lab
• Coordinate Mouse strains inventory
  
  

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates will hold a master’s degree and 1 year of experience in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

• Exceptional collaborative abilities and outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to assist lab members in the preparation and execution of experiments, both in vitro and in vivo, using human samples and murine mouse models.
• Ability to conduct independent research projects.
• Ability to support the lab by monitoring supplies inventory and ordering necessary supplies, reagents, and materials.
• Passion for scientific research.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.
  
  

Hiring Range $43,106.51 - $64,601.04

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Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department: School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS)

Family Research and Labs

Sub-Family Laboratory Research

Stream Individual Contributor

Level Level 1

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes

Employee Onsite Status On-campus (in person)

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? Yes (University Wide)

Posting Number: R002199

Job Open Date: 08/12/2024

Job Close Date: 08/16/2024

If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: 09/01/2026

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.