Research Scholar

Essential Functions

• Assist in maintaining and monitoring all equipment and procedures for quality control
• Review pertinent medical literature
• Design and execute experiments using cellular, biochemical, and molecular biology techniques
• Process human biological samples, including isolation of cells from blood and tissues; store and ship samples as needed
• Perform molecular biology procedures, including DNA and RNA isolation, reverse transcription, PCR, qPCR and qRT-PCR, ELISA, FISH, single-cell capture, sequencing library prep, and possibly others.
• Perform cell culture procedures, including culture of cell lines and primary cells, transfection, in vitro infection, fluorescent microscopy, flow cytometry, single cell analysis methods, and possibly other techniques
• Implement, troubleshoot, optimize, and develop new assays, making innovative contributions to laboratory procedures
• Assist with the training of research methods and approaches to the laboratory group
• Maintain a detailed written record of work performed
• Perform analysis of experiment results and findings, including data collection, entry, statistical analysis (including computational analysis of sequencing data using R and/or Python), and graph creation
• Produce written reports detailing results of experiments and analysis of results, and draft manuscripts of results for publication
• Present oral and/or poster reports at laboratory, local, and national meetings
• Assist with the composition of grant applications
• Adhere to data security requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• PhD in microbiology, immunology, or related science, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years of related work experience desirable
• Knowledge of principles and practice of cellular and molecular biology
• Working knowledge of safety standards in laboratories
• Solid interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Careful attention to detail; ability to accurately follow experimental protocols
• Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks, and priorities to achieve desired goals
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to think creatively and solve problems
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Strong written/oral communication skills
• Computer literacy with full working knowledge of MS Word/ or Overleaf/LaTeX or markdown, Excel, PowerPoint/Keynote, R, and graphing software
• Ability to analyze data and perform statistical analyses.
• Ability to make sound decisions consistent with the essential job functions.

Working Conditions/Environment

The work environment is a biomedical research laboratory. It may include minor annoyances such as noise, temperature variations, etc. The incumbent may be required to sustain standing and seated postures and to use a computer keyboard and display monitor for prolonged periods.