Research Specialist

This full-time position supports a multidisciplinary research team investigating how bacteria interact, compete, cooperate, and evolve. The specialist will conduct experiments involving bacterial culture, strain and plasmid maintenance, molecular biology, growth assays, fluorescence microscopy, and microfluidic systems. The role also includes preparing reagents and experimental materials, organizing supplies, tracking inventories, maintaining protocols and records, and helping with equipment and shared laboratory operations. The successful candidate will work independently while collaborating with researchers and assisting students with routine procedures. It is well suited to an organized laboratory professional with microbiology or molecular biology experience and an interest in quantitative or microbial ecology research.