Physician - Infectious Disease jobs in Burlington, VT

Research Technician – Infectious Disease Drug Discovery

Position Description

Position Title: Research Technician – Infectious Disease Drug Discovery
Reports To:
Status: Exempt/Non-Exempt
Job Type: Full-time
Supervises: N/A
Location: Office

The successful candidate will have wet lab experience in microbiology, biochemistry, and/or
molecular biology, which they will apply to develop and optimize biochemical assays of drug
efficacy, as well as to construct genetically engineered mycobacterial strains with utility in
mechanism of action determination and target identification. We seek a detail-oriented team
member who enthusiastically engages in shared tasks and has a drive to advance their
knowledge, with demonstrated skill in planning, prioritizing, and executing projects to meet
commitments. Experience with preclinical animal models and cell culture is desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Apply microbiology and molecular biology techniques to genetically engineer microbes

• Express and purify recombinant proteins from various bacterial pathogens for in vitro

• Mammalian and bacterial cell culture, and preparation of viral stocks using aseptic

• Record and analyze data, as well as write and present reports on research findings.

• After required training, conduct some studies in a biosafety level 3 (BSL3) environment.

• Assist in studies of antimicrobial efficacy in mouse models of mycobacterial disease.

• Preparation of growth media, solutions, and laboratory supplies.

• Perform other tasks as required
  

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in biological sciences or related discipline.

• Knowledge of recordkeeping practices.
  

• Ability to interact with various people using tact and discretion.
  

• Work effectively despite interruptions.
  

• Ability to work as part of a team and independently utilizing good judgment.
  

• Knowledge of written and oral communication skills sufficient to permit clear and

• Detail oriented and an ability to organize tasks, reports, or other documentation to

Lifting Requirements:

SEDENTARY Lifting up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying small items (files, manuals, binders)

LIGHT Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 10 pounds

X MEDIUM Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds

HEAVY Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 50 pounds

VERY HEAVY Lifting objects in excess of 100 pounds with frequent lifting and or carrying objects weighing 50 pounds or more



Physical Demands:
Not Required Occasional Frequent Constant

Bending X
Keying/Fingering X

Hearing X
Reaching X

Seeing X
Speaking X
Standing X
Walking X

DEFINITIONS
NOT REQUIRED: May be a routine part of the job, but the essential functions can be
performed without this activity.
OCCASIONAL: Activity is needed to perform the essential functions of the job at random
intervals.
FREQUENT: Activity is a usual and customary part of the essential functions of the job.
CONSTANT: Activity is continually occurring and required to perform the essential
functions of the job.




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