SVM - Demonstrator, Molecular Biology

　　St. George’s University invites applicants for a full-time Demonstrator position, in the department of Pathobiology in the School of Veterinary Medicine, beginning 8/1/2024.

　　Job Description

　　Objective

　　Contribute to SVM research and enhance the knowledge, growth and overall development of the veterinary and graduate students through contribution to courses administered by the Department through the delivery of assigned lectures, engaging small groups, reviewing and contributing to course material, developing and reviewing exam questions.

　　Essential Functions

　　Instructional Activities:

　　Deliver lecture content in advanced molecular techniques course or other graduate courses

　　Deliver instruction in molecular biology/Next gen sequencing (NGS) techniques to graduate/veterinary students and faculty

　　Participate in the graduate and professional curriculum.

　　Participate in developing the syllabus outline by providing objectives and examination questions for each assigned lecture.

　　Assist in conducting and examination grading in compliance with the SVM Examination Policy.

　　Research and Scholarly Activities:

　　Actively engage in scholarly activities that support collaborative research at the SVM. Provide student research opportunities and training in molecular biology methods/NSG. Research areas of emphasis at SGUSVM include vector-borne disease, zoonotic disease and public health, aquatic animal health, parasitology, bacteriology/Mycology, pathology/clinical pathology, and clinical sciences.

　　Participate in graduate student/faculty education and mentoring

　　Service

　　Manage the molecular biology and NGS laboratory equipment/sops/refrigerators/freezers and provide diagnostic testing support for tick-borne diseases and rabies testing

　　Participate in the following University activities:

　　Faculty Senate

　　Departmental Meetings (when required)

　　Departmental Faculty evaluations (when required)

　　SVM Faculty Meetings (when required)

　　Special Committee Assignments (as assigned by the Dean)

　　Outreach efforts in the local community (i.e., One Health One Medicine program, CaribVet)

　　General

　　Take responsibility as an advisor of assigned students.

　　Establish appropriate opportunities for interaction with students in addition to scheduled lectures. (Ten hours per week of faculty-student interaction are required of faculty not teaching in a laboratory and six office hours for those who have laboratory assignments

　　Qualifications

　　BSc with documented experience in molecular biology/NGS techniques MSc or PhD preferred.

　　Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

　　Basic knowledge and first experience on and/or eagerness to learn

　　General experience in molecular biology techniques (PCR, real time PCR, libraries, managing sample storage, inventory, in molecular biology laboratory and freezers and refrigerators

　　Advanced methods of sample extraction suitable for metagenomics under appropriate biosafety and chemical safety precautions

　　Advanced library preparation methods for metagenomics sequencing approaches using the Oxford Nanopore Technologies NGS system

　　Advanced data analysis preferably managed by LIMS system

　　Excellence in interactive small group training

　　Excellent written communication skills

　　Strong interpersonal skills

　　Work Environment/Physical Demands

　　Office environment

　　Research laboratories

　　Large lecture Halls

　　Student laboratories

　　Laboratory

　　Hours and Travel

　　A typical work week is 40 hours Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm

　　Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the core work hours between 8 am – 5 pm on campus for in-person classroom/laboratory, diagnostics, and research, otherwise available by email or remote means for meetings.

　　Travel for medical/personal and professional meetings is granted by request and approval of the administration

　　Special Instructions to Applicants:

　　This is a full time position in the Caribbean island of Grenada.

　　Candidates must be fully vaccinated with a WHO approved vaccine, and be willing to show proof of vaccination to be considered for employment.

　　To ensure full consideration, complete application materials including CV, Cover Letter and names and email address of three references must be submitted.

　　Salary is competitive and paid in US dollars.

　　Review of applicants will be ongoing until the position is filled.

　　For further information about this position or the application process, please contact [email protected].

　　St. George's University (SGU) is a leading center of international medical education, drawing students and faculty from 140 countries to the island of Grenada, in the West Indies. SGU has helped change lives through its more than 21,000 alumni, which include physicians, veterinarians, scientists, and public health and business professionals across the world.