Associate Scientist - Microbiology

Responsibilities

• Formulates experimental hypotheses and designs experimental protocol.
• Develops necessary new technologies and protocols.
• Processes and interprets experimental data.
• May train and supervise technical staff.
• Collaborates with other technical and professional staff.
• Presents funding documents, written reports, manuscripts for submission to scientific journals, and patent applications.
• Performs 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.
• Knowledge of and significant experience in BSL-2/ABSL-2 protocols.
• Significant experience with animal models, preferably rodent models, including infections with pathogenic micro-organisms.
• Knowledge of applicable complex scientific procedures and techniques including tissue culture, flow cytometry, molecular biology (e.g., PCR and DNA cloning) and biochemistry.
• Ability to efficiently troubleshoot technical procedures.
• Experience performing complex multiparameter flow cytometry and analyzing flow cytometry data.
• Outstanding organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, with significant experience successfully training and managing technical staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with laboratory and University personnel.

Physical Capabilities

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to climb, pull, and lift heavy objects.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $61,000 - $75,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

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. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.