Bartlett Laboratory

Research Affiliate I (Post Doctoral) JR-0001107
Applications due 10/15/24
The Research Affiliate will further their post-doctoral expertise and build their research portfolio through mentored research projects using a wide range of molecular biology, microbial genetics, and microscopy experiments, to study cell division in Staphylococcus aureus, Vibrio cholerae, and Escherichia coli. The Research Affiliate will apply their training to advance core laboratory projects, while developing an independent research program, under the direction of the Principal Investigator. The incumbent will analyze, present, and archive data arising from their own experiments. The incumbent will utilize molecular genetics (especially bacterial culture, cloning, DNA preparation, and library preparation for next-generation sequencing), protein biochemistry (including protein purification and immunoblotting), and bacterial cell biology (including live cell labeling for fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry) to dissect the growth plans of Staphylococcus aureus and other pathogenic bacteria. The incumbent will also gain experience in providing subject matter expertise through training junior staff in the laboratory (eg., incoming graduate students and undergraduate interns) and maintaining and operating key laboratory and shared equipment (e.g., fluorescence microscopes).

Research Scientist I JR-0001108
Applications due 10/17/24
The successful candidate will help to run a range of research projects exploring how Staphylococcus aureus cells spatially organize their growth to produce it’s characteristic “cluster of grapes” morphology, an elegant but poorly understood process that promotes antibiotic resistance and survival in the host. The incumbent will work with an interdisciplinary research team that combines microbial genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, and fluorescence microscopy to understand the fundamentals of this unique growth plan. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and carrying out experiments as directed by the Principal Investigator. The Research Scientist will also perform related duties to help the Principal Investigator set up the new laboratory and operate critical equipment, including super-resolution microscopes.

This position will be part of a dynamic team serving the Wadsworth Center’s mission in the New York State Department of Health’s efforts to protect and promote the health of New York’s citizens. Come be a part of Science in the Pursuit of Health®! 

Senior Laboratory Technician JR-0001106
Applications due 10/15/24
The Senior Laboratory Technician (SLT) will assist with research projects using a wide range of molecular biology and biochemical experiments, help record and archive data arising from those experiments, and contribute to general laboratory maintenance. The SLT will help support multiple projects incorporating molecular genetics (especially bacterial culture, cloning, DNA preparation, and library preparation for next-generation sequencing), protein biochemistry (including protein purification and immunoblotting), and bacterial cell biology (including live cell labeling for fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry).The incumbent will join an exciting new research team focused on discovering how Staphylococcus aureus cells spatially organize their growth to produce Staph’s characteristic “cluster of grapes” morphology, an elegant but poorly-understood process that is essential for Staph’s antibiotic resistance and survival in the host. The incumbent will assist and support an interdisciplinary group that combines microbial genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, and fluorescence microscopy to understand the fundamentals of how bacteria coordinate their growth. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting to perform a broad range of duties, including maintaining stocks of bacteria, keeping detailed and accurate records, operating laboratory equipment, assisting with preparing samples for experiments, and other appropriate related duties.

This position will be part of a dynamic team serving the Wadsworth Center’s mission in the New York State Department of Health’s efforts to protect and promote the health of New York’s citizens. Come be a part of Science in the Pursuit of Health®!