The primary purpose of the Lab Animal Coordinator position is to conduct independent scientific experiments under the direction of Dr. Duncan, act as the animal coordinator for the laboratory, manage, and/or assist in the various maintenance and administrative functions of the laboratory.

Scientific experiments will include the following areas of study and techniques:
* Deployment of animal models of infectious diseases, particularly the N. gonorrhoeae vaginal infection model, including the evaluation of murine estrous cycle, preparation of bacterial inocula, quantitative bacterial culture, and cellular analysis of vaginal swabs and lavages
* Learn and perform cell culture of human and mouse cells to study immune responses to Neisseria gonorrhoeae with flow cytometry, cell, sorting, RNAseq, single-cell RNAseq, protein isolation, ELISA, Western blotting, immunoprecipitation, and plasmid prep
* Learn and perform sequencing library generation and maintain relevant clinical specimens, lab samples and materials

Lab Animal Coordinator duties include
* Certification as a laboratory animal coordinator by UNC's IACUC, including serving as primary emergency (24h) contact for lab IACUC protocols
* Ensure IACUC protocols are submitted and updated when necessary, along with updated and current chemical list
* Training others in techniques used in the mouse model of gonorrhea infection
* Ensure all agents used in animals are maintained in appropriate logs and storage requirements.
* Ensures personnel on protocol are current with training and new employees are properly trained
* Ensure animal welfare compliance requirements

Management and administrative duties include
* Ordering of laboratory reagents and maintenance of laboratory materials stocks
* Ensure that purchase records are maintained, and necessary documentation provided to accounting.
* Training of incoming lab personnel in laboratory techniques
* Biobanking and maintaining specimen collections, including freezer organization
* Maintain Laboratory Safety Plan according to requirements of the Department of Environment, Health and Safety for Duncan/Hobbs laboratories

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.