Lead Researcher OR Senior Researcher- Microbial Biorepository Collaborative Center (HMI)
About The Position
We are seeking a Lead Researcher or Senior Researcher to join the Department of Host-Microbe Interactions within the Microbial Biorepository Collaborative Center. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in microbiology, with hands-on experience in the genetic and phenotypic characterization of diverse bacterial species. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with a demonstrated ability to maintain accurate, timely records and manage complex databases. This role involves close collaboration with both basic scientists and clinical laboratories to support a range of daily experimental activities, including but not limited to: microbial strain cultivation, phenotypic characterization, nucleic acid extraction, whole genome sequencing, and coordination of strain imports and investigator requests. The ability to work both independently and part of a collaborative team in a dynamic lab environment is required.
Requirements
- Strong background in microbiology
- Hands-on experience in the genetic and phenotypic characterization of diverse bacterial species.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate, timely records and manage complex databases.
- Ability to work both independently and part of a collaborative team in a dynamic lab environment is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant scientific area is required.
- Two (2) years of research experience is required with a bachelor's degree.
- No prior experience is required with a Master’s degree.
- Working knowledge and understanding of underlying concepts and principles of experimental design.
- Experience with the most widely used techniques used in the home laboratory.
- Proven performance in earlier role/comparable role.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific area is required
- 5+ years of research experience is required
- 3+ years of experience is required with a Master’s degree
- No prior experience required with a PHD
- Strong knowledge and experience in understanding and application of underlying principles related to techniques being performed
- Experience in R&D methods and processes in lab setting, and execution of research projects for the laboratory preferred
- Proven performance in earlier role/comparable role.
Nice To Haves
- microbial strain cultivation
- phenotypic characterization
- nucleic acid extraction
- whole genome sequencing
- coordination of strain imports and investigator requests
Responsibilities
- Perform processes/ procedures using established techniques/protocols with increased efficiency and independence.
- Provide some lab operational support with increased knowledge of the lab environment.
- Execute/ follow more complex procedures/protocols and provide basic troubleshooting of experiments.
- Accurately record experimental procedures and data.
- Prepare and report results/ data leading to posters, presentations, or publications.
- Provide guidance to less-experienced team members.
- Perform other related duties as assigned in order to meet the goals and objectives of the department and the institution.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
- Develop and perform procedures using established or modified techniques/protocols
- Implement new but established protocols without individual training
- Troubleshoot experiments and identify anomalies in own data
- Consistently monitors current literature and trends within field
- Prepare and report results/ data leading to posters, presentations, or publications
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and the institution.
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
