Train and oversee Research Coordinators and Research Assistants in laboratory workAdminister quality control checks of biological material for transport to long term storageDevelop and review standard operating procedures for the laboratory to meet required criteria for research studiesPrepare and log plasma and serum for longitudinal research studies by centrifuging and aliquoting biological materialIsolate peripheral blood mononuclear cells using cell isolation techniques for use in longitudinal studiesAdminister research based assessments including Montreal Cognitive Assessment and Short Physical Performance BatteryMeet with principal investigators weekly to discuss current and future plans for studiesPerform PCR testing and sample preparation as part of Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine trial

Prepare samples by filtering and aliquoting biological materialUtilize various techniques such as hemolysis and red blood cell washing to prepare biological material for clientsAdminister quality control checks of biological material before shipmentMaintain consistent sanitary conditions of laboratory and equipment and removal of biohazardous waste by following ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) guidelines