Research Assistant
Kansas State University
About This Role
The Department of Diagnostic Medicine and Pathobiology within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for a Research Assistant. The Research Assistant position for BSL-2, BSL-3 Zoonotic and infectious viral projects, includes working with animals at the BSL-2 and BSL-3 level of bio-containment. Position reports to senior leadership under the direction of Dr. Juergen Richt.
Worksite Option
This position is on-site.
What You'll Need to Succeed
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree.
Preferred Qualifications:
• B.S. degree or equivalent in biological field of study such as Animal Science, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry or Biochemistry or a related field.
• Assist in the laboratory with routine molecular biology techniques, RT-PCR, PCR, cloning, maintaining various cell cultures, propagating viral stocks, general laboratory maintenance and animal handling in BSL-2 and BSL-3 Ag biocontainment.
• Select Agent and DOJ clearance is required for this position.
• Assist in technical editing or formatting manuscripts for submission to selected journals.
• Help write Standard Operating Procedures as well as biosafety manuals.
Other Requirements:
• Plan and conduct experiments, run, calibrate, and troubleshoot general laboratory equipment and instruments, keep laboratory records in the form of a notebook or other generated records, write and edit posters, manuscripts, and articles, perform diagnostic testing on a variety of animal samples.
Sponsorship eligibility:
This position is eligible for sponsorship
How to Apply
Please submit the following documents:
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for three professional references Application Window
Closes on August 30, 2025.
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range
Hourly $ 18.86 -$32.05
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