5Independently performs routine and non-routine experiments and procedures in the BSL2 and BSL3 virology laboratories that are moderate to complex following established procedures or protocols. Procedures may include preparing sterile solutions for use in microbial assays; cleaning and sterilizing glassware and instruments; propagating viruses in cell culture for experiments; conducting assays for quantifying virus; calculating viral burden from biological assays; growth curve generation; Serial dilutions of viral samples and microbiological solutions; conduct reactions for sequencing; interpret sequencing results; conduct efficacy assays for antivirals; calculate EC50 values from antiviral assays; making drug solutions at the required concentrations; perform flow cytometry assays; design and perform real-time quantitative RT-PCR assays; design rodent models for viral infections and perform antiviral evaluations with rodent model systems. 

Assist in design, modifications, and preparation of Antiviral Hollow Fiber and Animal model experiments with high skill level. Should be able to generate high quality data and be able to recognize when data does not meet specifications and why. May be involved in developing new methods and procedures with frequent reporting to Lab Manager/PI the progress accomplished in tasks.

Maintain detailed notebook clearly describing the studies and results. Performs data analysis and presents experimental data clearly and concisely to the project manager and supervisors at anytime, including weekly laboratory meetings. Assists with literature searches and should be able to adapt new methods and protocols to meet the experimental needs of the laboratory. Assists with creating graphs for presentation and publication.

Instruct technicians and visitors on experimental methods that are used in the laboratory and monitor the quality of data generated by others. Monitor inventory levels and count/record orders upon receipt.