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Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Uses training in structural biology, biochemistry, and molecular biology to design and execute experiments related to an NIH-sponsored research project in the laboratory. Collects and assembles data for oral and written presentations; develops scientific hypotheses and designs experiments to test them; carries out or delegates experimental procedures; and independently analyzes experimental results. Prepares oral and written research reports for the P.I., including abstracts, manuscripts, grant proposals, data reports, and slide presentations for local and national meetings. Performs routine and more difficult procedures, analyzes data, and presents results to support presentations, publications, and grant preparation and submission. Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the iSCORE values of Jefferson.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in structural biology and molecular biology.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in an academic lab setting.

Responsibilities

• Collect and assemble data for oral or written presentations.
• Independently develop scientific hypotheses related to ongoing laboratory work.
• Independently design experiments to test hypotheses.
• Independently carry out or delegate experimental procedures.
• Independently analyze experimental results.
• Prepare oral and written reports for the P.I., including abstracts, manuscripts, grant proposals, and data reports.
• Communicate laboratory research through oral presentations and corresponding slide presentations for the P.I. at local and national meetings.
• Perform routine and more difficult procedures, analyze data, and present results in presentations, abstracts, and manuscripts to support grant writing, preparation, and submission.
• Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson's iSCORE values.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree