Incumbent will contribute significant and original ideas and methods to research projects and will independently perform a wide variety of experimental research techniques related to microvascular research and cardiovascular changes during hemorrhage and brain traumatic injury. Initiate, develop, implement, and ensure compliance with all required protocols.
Incumbent will oversee the operations of a medium-sized laboratory, including supervising graduate and undergraduate students, and contributing to their training. Incumbent will engage in research projects that demand independent thought. Make innovative contributions that refine experimental procedures and research outcomes. The incumbent will work collaboratively with Lab PI to outline research. This includes formulating research plans, standardizing new techniques, and mentoring team members on these methodologies. The incumbent will execute specialized research procedures and ensure documentation of methods and results. Prepare written reports and contribute to the scope and depth of the lab research.
In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for overseeing laboratory management, maintaining equipment, and ensuring that EH&S regulations are met. This position affords significant latitude for complex research projects, decision-making, and independent judgment.
Advanced theoretical background and practical knowledge in biochemistry, molecular biology, and pharmacology, with particular expertise in cancer biology research as typically attained by a Masters degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proven ability to contribute to original project development ideas, experimental design and strategies, as well as their implementation into a variety of research projects.
Advanced demonstrable skill, experience, and strong knowledge in a variety of techniques, including DNA extraction, RNA isolation, protein isolation, cell culture, histological and immunohistochemical analyses, immunofluorescent staining and imaging, SDS Polyacrylamide and agarose gel electrophoresis, RT-qPCR and Western blots. In addition to capable of assessing cardiac physiology assessment in vivo and from samples.
Proven ability and experience troubleshooting and recommending modifications to procedures and protocols to meet the needs of research projects.
Ability to effectively document complex research procedures, accurately record experimental details and results, perform scientific calculations necessary for data analysis, prepare graphs and figures to summarize results and write reports.
Extensive experience in the physiological characterization of in vivo animal models, including but not limited to hemodynamic, inflammatory, and immune.
Ability to work independently, take ownership of work performance and follow through on assignments. Anticipate, identify, and analyze situations and independently seek solutions or recommend course of action as appropriate.
Excellent time management and strong demonstrated organizational and multitasking skills including establish priorities, meet multiple and frequently changing deadlines with flexibility, process a high volume of work while under pressure and maintain a high level of accuracy.
Skilled in the operation, maintenance, and calibration of the laboratory equipment including centrifuges, microscopes, scales, thermal cyclers, and spectrophotometers.
Ability to direct, advise, and train other lab personnel on procedures, methods, materials, equipment, and data analysis, as well as explain difficult concepts and safety issues involved in a wide variety of scientific experimentation. Ability to supervise, train, provide guidance, work direction, delegate tasks, and evaluate progress of undergraduate students, rotation students and lab helpers.
Experience working with animal models, tissue, and cells.
Demonstrated leadership and management skills sufficient to handle all aspects of laboratory management including staff supervision, financial accountability, safety, security, scientific project development, inventory, organizational methods, equipment acquisition and maintenance.
Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate in person, on the phone, and in writing to a diverse population including persons from foreign countries, the business community, academicians, students and staff with a high degree of diplomacy, mature judgment, tact and flexibility.
Proven ability to exercise effective control over situations and ability to make recommendations or decisions that affect office and laboratory operations.
Knowledge of and ability to adhere to laboratory safety regulations, requirements and procedures.
Knowledge and ability to speak in meetings about on-going techniques. Excellent communication skills for oral presentations, written reports, and one-on-one laboratory training.
Ability to prepare, interpret and present the results of scientific experiments in the pursuit of specific research goals and for the publication of experimental results in peer reviewed scientific journals.
Advanced knowledge and experience using Mac and PC computers and scientific software for operating equipment and data analysis, including Statistical Packages, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and MS Word.
Demonstrated knowledge of NIH grant procedures and the ability to write large NIH grants as well as the ability to assemble and coordinate large multi-institutional grants.
Ability to work safely with biohazard materials.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $64,506 - $103,727 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $30.89 - $49.68
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).