Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Janowski Laboratory discovers novel viruses and aims to understand how these new viruses cause disease in humans. The current focus is on astroviruses and their newly discovered capacity to cause fatal neurological diseases in humans and other mammals. We are using recent advances including brain organoids to study the viral tropism. In addition, we are using astroviruses as a model system to study critical components of the viral lifecycle. We have found an RNA element that is present in astroviruses and coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-CoV-2. This element is essential for the replication cycle of astroviruses, and now we are determining how this translates to other viruses.

This position will focus on work using cutting-edge techniques to study viral infection, including a reverse genetics system for astroviruses, gene knockout cell lines, and protein-interaction assays. These projects will utilize diverse molecular biology techniques like PCR, immunofluorescence, cellular staining, flow cytometry, CRISPR, Western Blotting, and mobility shift assays.

About the lab: The lab is led by Andrew Janowski, an assistant professor and pediatric infectious disease physician-scientist. He will provide direct training and supervision.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

For more information on the lab, team members, and ongoing scientific projects, please see: https://janowskilab.wustl.edu/.

Working Conditions:

This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

Salary Range:

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Candidates with additional education and experience are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with one or more of the following:

• Western Blotting
• Mobility Shift Assays
• CRISPR

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Cell Cultures, Cloning, Communication, Detail-Oriented, Flow Cytometry, Immunology, Laboratory Research, Molecular Biology, Organizing, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Protein Purifications, Recordkeeping, RNA Extraction, Sterilization Techniques, Time Management, Virology, Working Independently, Workplace Organization

Grade

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