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North Carolina State University · 2 days ago
Biology Research Specialist
Laurel, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$45K/yr - $109K/yr
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Responsibilities
Development, production and validation of PT panels and diagnostic controls for regulated plant pests/pathogens.
Support Program certification activities and data analysis.
Produce plant material and DNA samples, conduct molecular and serological testing of this material to determine stability and homogeneity.
Assemble PT panels and controls sets, and participate in scheduled distribution.
Collect and process tissue, prepare culture media and buffers.
Operate and maintain specialized equipment such as thermocyclers, ELISA readers, tissue grinders, freeze-dryers, etc.
Record lab activities and test results in official laboratory notebooks, enter and maintain extensive data set into computer programs (shared folders), analyze data and generate reports.
Help with analysis of the PT production and validation data, assist with writing work instructions, assist with auditing laboratory functions by organizing and maintaining participant certification records, and participant communications.
Perform general laboratory maintenance tasks.
Track supply inventory and make purchase requests.
May also maintain plants in the greenhouse and/or fungal/bacterial cultures or other material and reagents inventories as assigned.
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Required
Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Experience in molecular biology of microorganisms; genomic or plant DNA/RNA extraction; conventional and real-time PCR and Reverse Transcription-PCR analysis; gel electrophoresis; data management.
Attention to details, good time management and record keeping, and excellent technical skills.
Understanding of good laboratory practices (GLP) and quality management system (QMS) principles.
Ability to plan and follow planned activities independently.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Preferred
Experience with plant pathogens.
Company
North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University is an educational institution that offers graduate and undergraduate programs.
Founded in 1887
10,001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (128)
2022 (120)
2021 (97)
2020 (119)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$30.52MKey Investors
North Carolina Biotechnology CenterJohn M Belk EndowmentFederal Aviation Administration
2023-02-16Grant· $0.11M
2022-11-09Grant· $0.14M
2022-11-08Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Marshall Brain
Director
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