Associate Scientist - CPDR

Responsibilities

• Formulates experimental hypotheses and designs experimental protocol.
• Carrries out duties independently and under the guidance of the PI.
• Uses animal models (mice) for genetic and therapeutic studies.
• Develops necessary new technologies and protocols.
• Processes and interprets experimental data.
• Trains and supervises technical lab staff under the supervision of the PI.
• Coordinates with other technical and professional staff.
• Provides oversight of daily lab functions to include overseeing lab orders, general operations, and lab equipment.
• Prepares funding documents, written reports, manuscripts, and protocols (IRB and IACUC) for submission to scientific journals, and patent applications.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• PhD in a related scientific discipline
• Minimum of 0-2 years experience required
• Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
• Knowledge of applicable complex scientific procedures and techniques.
• Background in cancer cell biology/models, molecular biology, immunology/immunotherapy biochemistry, epigenetics, and mouse models.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work effectively with an interdisciplinary team of investigators and technical staff.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical procedures.
• Ability to work independently and may supervise others.
• Motivation and capability to lead team research projects as assigned by Principal Investigator supervision.
• Ability to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.

Physical Capabilities

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in a laboratory setting.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $61,000-$92,000.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

• The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.