Medical Scientist I

Job Description

The Transplant Center in conjunction with the Department of Surgery, is seeking qualified candidates to fill a Medical Scientist I position to assist with clinical research for faculty in the division of Transplant Surgery. This position will assist in research that includes complex studies involving critically ill subjects being treated with procedures that may result in moderately severe adverse events, therapeutic intervention trials involving organ biopsy. This position is expected to work independently, however, the PI is always available for consultation. Normal business hours are M-F, 8A-5P, however, there is flexibility as the timing of the work hours will vary to include nighttime, weekend and/or holiday hours on an as needed basis dependent upon patient availability. Daily hours should be flexed not to exceed 40 in a pay week when possible.

Qualifications

• Work experience and expertise in routine molecular methodologies such as the construction of gene expression vectors, primary cell separation and culture, western blotting, and mRNA assays are required
• Experience in flow cytometry and immunology is preferred

Salary

$22.10-$24/hr

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in health sciences, medical engineering, biology or a closely related life science field.