What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Specialist III position at Tulane University?
Job Description
The Research Specialist III will be responsible for performing experiments in the level 2 and level 3 laboratories. The Biocontainment Research Specialist I will be trained by the Lab Manager as well as by the Institutional Department of Biosafety and will work on Risk Group 3 (RG3) agents such as, mycobacterium and coronaviruses. Necessary experiments include those involving molecular biology, pathology, immunology and microbiology, in adherence with the Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs) in place. The Research Specialist III will also be responsible for management and performing rodent studies and be required to work weekends as needed.
The Research Specialist III conducts research analysis and prepares reports; manages daily operational functions of the laboratory, maintains experimental records; orders and keeps track of laboratory specimens, supplies and inventory, contributes to publication research and development activities, as well as monitors work performance of lab assistants and student researchers, as assigned. Ensure OSHA, Biosafety and University medical, safety and training requirements are met for the laboratory. This position will require occasional travel between Biocontainment laboratories at TNPRC, Covington and Tulane University’s School of Medicine located in New Orleans as needed based on research needs.
Job Duties
This position has job duties that require accessing the BSL3 containment areas. There will be additional minimum requirements including some or all of the following:
Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.
Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at hr@tulane.edu .
The Research Specialist III will be responsible for performing experiments in the level 2 and level 3 laboratories. The Biocontainment Research Specialist I will be trained by the Lab Manager as well as by the Institutional Department of Biosafety and will work on Risk Group 3 (RG3) agents such as, mycobacterium and coronaviruses. Necessary experiments include those involving molecular biology, pathology, immunology and microbiology, in adherence with the Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs) in place. The Research Specialist III will also be responsible for management and performing rodent studies and be required to work weekends as needed.
The Research Specialist III conducts research analysis and prepares reports; manages daily operational functions of the laboratory, maintains experimental records; orders and keeps track of laboratory specimens, supplies and inventory, contributes to publication research and development activities, as well as monitors work performance of lab assistants and student researchers, as assigned. Ensure OSHA, Biosafety and University medical, safety and training requirements are met for the laboratory. This position will require occasional travel between Biocontainment laboratories at TNPRC, Covington and Tulane University’s School of Medicine located in New Orleans as needed based on research needs.
Job Duties
This position has job duties that require accessing the BSL3 containment areas. There will be additional minimum requirements including some or all of the following:
- Must obtain and maintain clearance of a US Department of Justice Security Risk Assessment for access to select biological agents and toxins.
- Must pass a medical respiratory physical to wear respiratory protection.
- Must participate in and be in compliance with TNPRC drug and alcohol policy. This is necessary at the time of beginning employment and at any time afterwards. Employment is contingent upon successful compliance with this policy at all times.
- Will be subject to all State and Federal laws that regulate the use of the TNPRC BSL3 laboratories.
- Loss of ability to enter the BSL3 facility for any reason may result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination.
Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.
Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at hr@tulane.edu .