Senior Scientist - Molecular Microbiology

Requirements

• Not Applicable
• Driver's License:
• A driver's license is not required for this position.
• More About This Job
• Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience on protein purification, biochemical assays and molecular biology techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Education:
• No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Certifications /Professional Licenses :
• No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Work Experience:
• No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Analytical Problem Solving, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Processes, Laboratory Techniques, Oral Communications, Teamwork, Working Independently, Written Communication
• Grade
• R12
• Salary Range
• $63,400.00 - $115,000.00 / Annually
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• All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
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• Benefits Statement
• Personal
• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance

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Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary The Lopez laboratory studies viruses and their interaction with their host. Our goal is to understand how the different components of a virus population affect the infected organism and how this interaction influences the virus evolution and its maintenance in nature. Our multidisciplinary approach to gather an inclusive mechanistic understanding of the processes that result from the interaction of viruses and the infected organism will expose you to a diverse array of techniques and tools, as well as to rich intellectual diversity. The ideal candidate is someone that embraces mentoring and loves to do science at the bench. The job involves the design and establishment of research protocols and assisting in developing and conducting research projects, including experiment design, data analysis and documentation of experiment results. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Collaborates on designing, conducting and reporting of research projects. Assists with grant preparation and reporting. May submit grant proposals in rare circumstances with the approval of the PI, Department Head and Dean. Prepares and submits papers on research. Develops hypotheses to be tested and ways of testing it. Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions. Manages research project with other institutions and investigators. Performs other duties as assigned. Working Conditions: Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological, chemical and radioactive hazards. Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications Education: Phd Or Terminal Degree Or Combination Of Education And Experience May Substitute For Minimum Education. Certifications /Professional Licenses : No specific certification/professional license is required for this position. Work Experience: Postdoctoral (3 Years)

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