SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Contribute to a small team of researchers working on genetic toxicology testing using bacterial test systems (i.e., Ames assay).
- Assist in writing, reviewing and editing reports, protocols and SOP’s.
- Train other staff members.
- Set-up and conduct experiments in accordance with Protocol and SOP's.
- Efficiently carry out procedures necessary to complete each project with minimal supervision.
- Meticulously maintain precise records of all experiments in accordance with good laboratory practice.
- Assist in the collection of samples for microbial pathogenicity evaluation.
- Contribute to development and optimization of toxicology/pathogenicity assays for method validation of microorganism growth and assessment.
- Culture and enumerate infectious bacterial pathogens using routine microbiological techniques.
- Participate in preparation of documentation for regulatory submissions, present results in project team meetings and document findings in electronic laboratory notebooks.
- Follow all PSL safety requirements.
- Ability to safely wear a respirator required.
- Other duties as assigned.
ACCOUNTABILITY: In Vitro Laboratory Manager