Assays, Bacteria, Biology, Clinical Assessment, Communication Skills, Documentation, Laboratory, Microbiology, Molecular Analysis, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Progress Reports, Publications, Reporting Skills, Specimen Analysis, Willing to Travel
The Microbiologist III position is a full-time role based in Baton Rouge, LA, supporting research on leprosy-causing bacteria (M. leprae and M. lepromatosis).
Responsibilities include designing molecular assays to assess bacterial viability in tissues, analyzing clinical samples, evaluating anti-leprosy drugs using animal models, and studying host immune responses through advanced techniques like PCR, sequencing, and RNASeq.
Requirements include a Ph.D. in Biological or related sciences, at least 3 years of molecular and microbiological lab experience, expertise in molecular techniques, and strong data documentation skills. Prior experience with leprosy bacteria and animal models is desirable.
The role involves preparing scientific reports, progress updates, and publications, with opportunities for travel as needed. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or authorized to work in the U.S. and possess excellent communication skills.
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Ihrc
IHRC, Inc. is an international consulting and professional services corporation, located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. IHRC is a minority woman-owned small business and participates in the 8(a) business development program of the U.S. Small Business Administration. We assist our clients in accomplishing their missions and objectives in a timely and cost-effective manner, and we strive to exceed our clients’ expectations.Science comprises the core of IHRC, and the foundation upon which our broader capabilities are built. Our key executives have extensive experience in science and research, information management, program management, strategic planning, and other areas. Members of our executive management team were integral to the development and implementation of PulseNet, a global laboratory surveillance network dedicated to the rapid recognition of infectious disease outbreaks, now in its 20th year of operation.
500 to 999 employees
Management Consulting Services