Hackensack Meridian Health · 15 hours ago
Senior Animal Specialist , Infectious Disease- Center for Discovery and Innovation- CDI
Nutley, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expHackensack Meridian Health is a leading healthcare organization with a focus on innovative research and improving patient outcomes. They are seeking a Senior Animal Specialist in Infectious Disease to conduct specialized experiments using small animal models and provide technical support for BSL-3 Labs. The role involves performing various research operations, preparing pathogen cultures, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Assisted LivingHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedical
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
Hackensack Meridian Health
Hackensack Meridian Health is a health care organization that offers research and medical services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$36.3MKey Investors
Baldrick's FoundationNational Institutes of Health
2023-11-21Grant
2023-02-24Grant· $3M
2019-05-10Grant· $33.3M
Leadership Team
Robert C. Garrett
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Allen
President, Financial Services Division and CFO
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