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The Postdoctoral Research Associate is responsible for completing laboratory research in the field of chemical biology. Studies DNA damage and exploring new avenues for RNA-Based Therapeutics and Diagnostics.

What We Want

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be responsible for completing laboratory research in the field of chemical biology. This position will study DNA damage and explore new avenues for RNA-Based Therapeutics and Diagnostics.

What You Need to Know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate’s education and experience.

Schedule: May require working evening and/or weekend hours

Required Education and Experience: 

• Appropriate Ph.D

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

• Fluency in speaking and writing in English

• Ability to cultivate and maintain professional working relationships with people from various backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Desire to learn new techniques, write manuscripts, train students, and be able to work independently

• Demonstrated expertise, as evidenced by published work, in directed evolution methodologies.

Responsibilities:

• PROJECT COORDINATION: Conducts experimental laboratory research work in the field of chemical biology. Studies DNA damage and explores new avenues for RNA-Based Therapeutics and Diagnostics.

• SCIENTIFIC: Participates in analyzing and disseminating data results as part of participation in group meeting.  Prepares manuscripts periodic reports, scientific papers/presentation, and grant proposals. Creates presentations of results for group meetings and other appropriate venues.

• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Attends scientific meetings and seminars for research enhancement. Stays up to date on scientific research via reading  literature, journals, and etc.

• ORGANIZATIONAL COMPLIANCE AND SAFETY: Provides advice and assistance to other laboratory team members.  Acts as a mentor to students. Maintains a neat and orderly workspace and keeps a detailed and up to date laboratory workbook. Maintains laboratory instrumentation and follows applicable safety standards. Performs other duties as assigned.

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