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Research Professional
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Responsibilities
Operates in a highly collaborative mode with all members of the group and with others in the Institute and with off-campus collaborators.
Under the general supervision of the principal investigator, supervise and/or assist with the complex technical duties in a laboratory doing non-clinical research.
Compile documents and assists with interpreting presentations or reports stemming from scientific contributions in the laboratory.
Gives frequent internal and occasional external talks and tutorials on the thinking and work progress.
Contributes new ideas and new directions to the research agenda.
Collaborate with postdoctoral scholars, and mentor and supervise an undergraduate within the group.
Applying genomics tools developed in the He laboratory to map various RNA modifications during mouse early development.
Developing new in vivo and in vitro models to utilize newly developed sequencing techniques to dissect biological processes.
Oversee mouse colonies, including administrative expertise.
Studying and summarizing findings from animal models in order to formulate a translational approach to analyze biological mechanisms of the disease(s) of interest.
Design clinical assays and implement regulatory-based design control.
Collaborate with clinicians to design studies utilizing clinical specimens to further refine the assay for clinical needs.
Serves as a resource for collecting data and performing analysis. Contributes to facilitating and promoting a research project by providing scientific or intellectual information.
Leads the contributions to scientific writing and publications, including protocols and grants.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a PhD in related field.---
Work Experience:
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Ph.D. in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related field.
Experience:
Molecular Biology.
Signi?cant publications in research of epigenetics.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Basic computer proficiency including computer programs and standard laboratory equipment.
Relevant scientific fields.
Regulatory policies and procedures.
Preferred Competencies
Demonstrate problem-solving, organization, analytical, and coordination skills including attention to detail.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to read and comprehend scientific and technical literature, and methods to stay abreast of developments in the field.
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team and interact with a diverse workforce.
Ability to think creatively.
Ability to articulate their scienti?c discoveries both in written publications and in talks.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (preferred)
References (preferred)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
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Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
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