Organization Name: Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary
Medicine at Virginia Tech.
Location: Blacksburg, Va
Contact Name: Stephen M. Boyle, Professor of Microbiology
Address: 1410 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, Va 24061-0342
Phone: 540-231-4641; Fax: 540-231-3426
Degree required: B.Sc. or B.A.
Date position available: October, 1996
Salary: $ 20,946
Position Description: Permanent position which supports multi-user system
in veterinary infectious disease research; initiates and carries out the
development and performance of specific experiments and assays involving
prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and animals by compiling and analyzing
the resulting data according to specific instructions from the assigned
investigator. Emphasis in areas of immunology, molecular biology and
microbiology.
Duties: *Prepares and maintains cell cultures including hybridomas.
Follows prescribed culture schedules and procedures as instructed by
investigators and completes work by established deadlines. Responsible
for ensuring proper record keeping, sterility, maintenance, storage, and
safety of culture work. *Responsible for culturing bacteria and carrying
out recombinant DNA techniques including the safe and precise
manipulation, analysis, and characterization of microbial genes by
established deadlines. *Executes immunological, virological and
biochemical assays. Follows immunological, virological and biochemical
procedures as indicated by investigators. Responsible for ensuring the
addition of proper controls as well as ensuring measurement accuracy and
safety. Labels preparations and detects reactions. Responsible for
obtaining optimal and safe labeling and detection of reagents and/or cells
and/or microbes by following prescribed procedures. Responsible for
ensuring accountability and safe disposal of reagents. *Handles lab
animals and biological samples. Responsible for handling, injecting,
collecting and processing of biological samples from animals following
specific instructions of the investigators without error in injection or
collection schedules. Responsible for observing treated animals for
abnormal reactions.
Requirements: B.Sc. or B.A. with knowledge of microbiological techniques
including tissue culture techniques with emphasis in immunology and
molecular biology; knowledge of use of basic biological laboratory
equipment and practices; ability to work independently, organize and
assume responsibility after initial supervision; ability to communicate
effectively with others; ability to organize and work on more than one
project simultaneously; ability to work with animals, handle
radioisotopes, and be vaccinated with vaccinia. WITH PREFERENCE GIVEN
FOR: Certification in radio-isotope handling and working in a BL-3
facility.
--
John R. McQuiston
Molecular Genetics Lab
CMMID VMRCVM
VPI & SU
1410 Prices Fork Rd
Blacksburg VA 24061
dna at vt.edu
