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The Burdo laboratory in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Inflammation and Center for NeuroVirology and Gene Editing at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is looking to recruit a Research Associate III. Under the direction of the PI, the Research Associate will perform a high level of research work in an active research laboratory setting with state-of-the-art facilities to study human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) pathogenesis and HIV cure research. They will be responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and directing phases of research activity.

Responsibilities include: Performs laboratory experimentation, analysis, and literary research as required; follows standard operating procedures (SOP) and protocols in the lab; operates and maintains moderately complex laboratory equipment.

Participates in the development of research project goals, stating problems to be investigated, creating an experimental design, and proposing procedures to be followed; makes ongoing revisions to project experiment plans and procedures as needed to pursue project objectives; documents, compiles, and assists with interpreting experimental data. Reports data to supervisor and team.

Assists in developing systems for data collection and data management; writes portions of manuscripts and reports; prepares materials for conferences; work well with a team of scientists; consults colleagues or scientific literature to develop professional expertise. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:
Bachelor's Degree and at least three years of directly related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

This is a grant funded position.

This position requires a background check for cash handling/PII

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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