Part Time Research Technologist - Molecular and Precision Medicine

The College of Medicine Department of Molecular and Precision Medicine is seeking a Research Technician for a 3-month assignment to test and validate a new device for rapid identification of a novel bacterial pathogen. The role involves using wet bench molecular microbiological techniques, including quantitative PCR and ELISA, to determine the specificity and selectivity of a novel lateral flow device. This position supports the goals of a recently awarded NIH grant and is critical for deploying the device in field settings.