JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute · 19 hours ago
SENIOR ANIMAL SPECIALIST , INFECTIOUS DISEASE- CENTER FOR DISCOVERY AND INNOVATION- CDI
Nutley, NJ
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$23.97/hr - $23.97/hr
4+ years expJFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute is seeking a Senior Animal Specialist in Infectious Disease for their Center for Discovery and Innovation. This role involves conducting specialized experiments using small animal models and providing technical support for BSL-3 Labs, focusing on infections and therapeutic evaluations.
Hospital & Health Care
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform various research and technical operations relative to ongoing projects to bacterial, fungal and viral pathogens (Evaluation of therapeutics, development of novel diagnostics and studies in pathogenesis and virulence)
Preparation of BSL-2 and BSL-3 pathogen cultures
Assist in analysis of host immune response using Flow cytometry and other immunological methods
Perform other laboratory analytical assays such as real time PCR, ELISA and western blots
Set-up, maintain, sterilize, and decontaminate the devices for aerosol infection, homogenizer, and other equipment
Autoclave waste materials and clean biosafety cabinets and equipment
Train new personnel to work under high level biocontainment. This includes basic laboratory bench work and animal studies
Ensures that the staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs
Understands and adheres to HMH CDI compliance standards
Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal and state regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a relevant science
Experience in infectious diseases
Comprehensive knowledge in Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Excellent organization and record-keeping skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are critical
All candidates must enroll and be given clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS) Security Risk Assessment
Must retain clearance to work with HHS Tier 1 Select Agents and be enrolled in the Select Agent Program Personnel Reliability Program
Preferred
CDC approved for work with select agents
Minimum of 4 years of experience in work with animal infection models under Biosafety level 3 containment
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science Management Certification
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Paid leave
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement benefits
Company
JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
Offering New Jersey’s most comprehensive rehabilitation services, JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute is a 94-bed facility located in Edison, NJ, serving residents of the tristate area for more than 40 years.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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