Research Scientist- Molecular Biologist

Lab- Based Work On-Site

SUMMARY
Assists in the development and design of clinical and transnational research goals and objectives. Prepares data and information related to protocols, grants, abstracts, and manuscript submissions.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Translational Research Projects and Initiatives: Plans, organizes, coordinates, and participates in scientific clinical research projects. Assists the Principal Investigator in the development and design of clinical and translational research to ensure value and feasibility of proposal.

Data Analysis: Designs and maintains management reports on the databases for various research studies. Analyzes and evaluates research data and revises techniques and approaches to work problems.

Publications/ Manuscripts and Presentations: Collaborates on the research findings and participates in the presentation of research results via verbal presentations, abstracts, publications, and posters. Compose technical reports, abstracts, slide presentations, spreadsheets, posters, and manuscripts for submission to corporate and federal sponsors, conferences, and scientific journals.

Other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequency

Exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and/or tissue
Hazardous Chemicals and Materials
Sedentary Environment
Exposure to animals
Deadlines

Frequent 34-66%
Frequent 34-66%
Occasionally 11-33%
Frequent 34-66%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequency

Weight

Standing
Sitting
Walking
Lifting
Lifting
Pushing/Pulling
Pushing/Pulling
Keyboarding
Carrying
Carrying

Frequent 34-66%
Occasionally 11-33%
Frequent 34-66%
Frequent 34-66%
Occasionally 11-33%
Occasionally 11-33%
Occasionally 11-33%
Occasionally 11-33%
Occasionally 11-33%
Seldom 3-10%

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5-10 lbs
10-20 lbs
5-10 lbs
10-20 lbs
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5-10 lbs
10-20 lbs

Required Education:

PhD in one of the natural sciences or related field or Medical degree.

Required Experience:

With PhD, no experience required. With Medical degree, two years of experience in experimental or scientific work.

Preferred Experience/Skills:

Research lab experience; In vitro Molecular Biology (tissue culture, gene expression, knockdowns, In vivo Molecular Biology (Transgenic and experimental mice handling, animal colony management, xenograft experiments, excellent written and oral communication skills and data analysis.

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