Job Details

Researcher 2-MIB

Position Number: 6379907
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Researcher 2-MIB
Memphis, TN, United States

Job Identification: 1591
Job Category: Research
Posting Date: 07/11/2025
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 910 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN, 38163, US (On-site)

Job Description
Market Range: 09

Hiring Salary: $3,946.70 - $4,583.33/Monthly

THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Researcher 2 performs a broad range of biological testing and procedures using standard scientific techniques and methods. This position oversees infection, disease and/or immune response in small animals such as advanced imaging equipment and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops and reviews Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for assays to measure and detect viral replication and/or immune responses in cell lines, animal tissues, and/or fluids.
Designs, optimizes, and/or validates assays and/or equipment instrumentation by preparing study design, and qualification report.
Assesses the response of viruses or viral proteins to antiviral drugs or others; explores the response of other pathogens of interest to antiviral drugs.
Develops protocols and/or SOP for all techniques utilized.
Utilizes MS Office Suite products and statistical analysis tools to analyze and present data in figures and reports.
Participates in writing manuscripts/reports pertaining to the data.
Provides SOP training for new users on equipment or techniques.
Prepares figures of data for publication.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Molecular Virology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or a related field. (Master's Degree preferred.) (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of related research or laboratory experience in a laboratory environment OR Master's Degree in Molecular Virology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Animal Science, or a related field and two (2) years of related research or laboratory experience. Must be able to pass the Department of Justice Security Risk Assessment for work with Select Agents and Toxins. Annual physical exam is required including TB testing, Hep B vaccination or positive titer, and tetanus vaccination.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to conduct effective literature searches, analyze, and present data.
Ability to utilize all MS Office Suite products, Sigma Plot, or other statistical software products.
Ability to follow protocols and aid in protocol development for standard operating protocols.
Ability to work in BSL2 or BSL 3 environment.
Ability to observe and follow appropriate safety and study requirements by reading, understanding, and performing Standard Operating Procedures, Good Laboratory Practices, and study protocols.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required includes a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR), Safety glasses, Lab coat, Closed toed or shoe covers, and Nitrile gloves.

WORK SCHEDULE: This position is occasionally required to work weekends.

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