Post Doctoral Fellow, Standardized Organoid Modeling Center

Key Roles/Responsibilities

The Post Doctoral Fellow in the MEAD (Major Equipment and Assay Development) Lab within the Standardized Organoid Modeling (SOM) Center will be responsible for:

• Executing assigned pre-clinical scientific research and/or development strategies.
• Developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results under supervision.
• Expert knowledge of scientific principles and concepts.
• Contributing scientific and technical expertise through experimental and computational approaches to support the development of novel technologies, inventions, and products.
• Acting as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Exercising judgment in troubleshooting experiments and approaches to critical assignments.
• Maintaining broad knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.
• Making major contributions to scientific literature and conferences.
• Solving unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business.
• May participate in development of patent applications.
• Interfacing with various departments and serving as internal consultant.
• Accountable for meeting pre-set, specific targets which will impact the discipline.

Basic Qualifications

• Possession of a PhD degree from an accredited college or university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
• Expertise in tissue engineering or biomedical engineering principles.
• Expert direct experience performing basic and advanced laboratory techniques germane to tissue engineering or biomedical engineering, including advanced microscopy.
• Experience executing laboratory protocols, collecting and documenting experimental data, and maintaining accurate laboratory records.
• Experience operating standard biomedical laboratory equipment and performing routine quality control procedures.
• Experience analyzing and reporting experimental results.
• At least some experience publishing peer-reviewed research articles or similar products.
• Demonstrated expertise in at least one subject area with sustained performance and accomplishment during doctorate work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and advanced software for statistical analysis, computational modeling, digital image analysis, or scientific computing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency or competency in a total of at least three areas from the following list: organoid engineering, tissue engineering, biomaterials manufacturing, extracellular matrix processing, bioreactor design and engineering, development of cell-based and/or molecular assays, biomedical optics, bioprinting/biophotonics, and prevascularization approaches.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, color, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

JOB HAZARDS

This position is subject to working with or has the potential for exposure to infectious material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations.

Pay And Benefits

The posted pay range for this job is $43,800.00 - $62,702.00 USD. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The salary range posted is a full-time equivalent salary and will vary depending on scheduled hours for part time positions.