Research Associate - $2,000 Sign-on Bonus

Overview:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Designee, the Research Associate performs a variety of complex research experiments.

Our group studies the pathogenesis and treatment of tuberculosis. This disease remains among the most important global health problems, and the development of transformational new interventions relies on understanding the fundamental biology that determines the pathogenesis of the disease. We are a diverse group of bacteriologists, immunologists, and geneticists that are focused on understanding the critical interactions between Mycobacterium tuberculosis and its human host that determine disease progression and treatment response. We are looking for an energetic individual to work closely with senior lab members and help us investigate how growth and division is regulated in this organism, and how these processes affect disease and antibiotic efficacy. The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to present their work at programmatic meetings and contribute to publications.

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Conducts in-depth analysis of research experiments

Performs complex laboratory experiments

Interprets data, forms conclusion, and decides on and plans next experiments to be done with a high degree of independence

Compiles and analyzes data and performs computations using image analysis software, spreadsheets, graphing, and curve fitting software

May modify protocols and be responsible for a single, independent research project

Assists in writing the text of scientific publications and grants. Reviews literature

Trains new laboratory personnel, students, and collaborators

Maintains laboratory supplies and equipment

Complies with all safety and infection control standards

Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, or equivalent experience

Knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Strong ability to analyze complex visual data in a quantitative and objective manner

Judgment and action skills required to solve commonly encountered problems

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, or designee

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

May functionally supervise Lab Technicians and Aides

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Wet chemistry laboratory, and may require appropriate contact with biohazards, radionuclides, toxins, animals, and human specimens.

Additional Information:

Essential roles:

- Perform microbiological and genetic studies, as part of a team of scientists

- Present experimental results to our group, and to collaborating program members at other institutions

- Contribute to the preparation of manuscripts for publication

Preferred qualifications:

Occasional travel to program meetings is beneficial

Specific expertise in bacterial culture, genetic engineering, or computational biology is preferred, but not required