Postdoctoral Fellow - Shaun Stauffer Lab

Cleveland Clinic

9d • $62,232 - $75,564 • Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Highly motivated individuals with a PhD or MD/PhD in relevant area are encouraged to apply. This training position, under the direct supervision of a Cleveland Clinic Principal Investigator will provide practical training and experience in a research setting. This position is appointed through Cleveland Clinic Research. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a commitment to research, a collaborative work ethic and strong communication skills, both written and verbal. This program is expected to be completed within 5 years. Independently and with minimal supervision applies cutting-edge approaches in the therapeutic drug discovery space within various disease areas. This role independently performs new protocols and methodologies, data analysis, presentations, and discovery with a goal-driven approach and ability to achieve time-sensitive objectives in a collaborative environment. Principal Investigator: Shaun Stauffer, PhD Cleveland Clinic Research Department: Center for Therapeutic Discovery Lab Research Topics: Medicinal Chemistry Chemical Biology Organic synthesis For more information about the lab’s research, please visit: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/therapeutics-discovery/

Requirements

• PhD or MD/PhD required
• MD with relevant laboratory experience may substitute for PhD
• English Proficiency proof required for candidates arriving on J-1, J-2, or F1 + OPT visa status
• Previous experience in a research or academic setting.
• Graduate student experience meets this requirement.
• Scientific writing experience
• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• Ability to distinguish color
• Manual dexterity to handle specimens and repair equipment
• Ability to lift and transport equipment or specimens weighing up to 20 pounds
• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, bio-hazards, radioactive materials, etc.
• PPE per institutional requirements; may vary by laboratory

Responsibilities

• Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
• Independently performs and implements protocols and assists with developing new methodologies in Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design.
• Manages inventory and ordering of laboratory supplies/reagants.
• Assists, trains and has oversight of basic lab safety protocols.
• Demonstrates consistent quality and accuracy in daily work with minimal or no supervision.
• Demonstrates an understanding of lab safety and compliance, policies and procedures.
• Maintains lab equipment, troubleshoots, assist with preventative maintenance and coordinates with vendors as needed, train individuals as needed.
• Responsible for keeping record of instrument maintenance and ensures quality assurance or instrumentation and equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees