Part-time Research Scientist I

Brandeis University • Waltham, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Brandeis University is looking to hire a Research Scientist I for Goode Lab. The Research Scientist II will have significant scientific responsibilities including: (1) using complex scientific instrumentation (e.g., FPLCs, fluorimeters, TIRF microscopes, microfluidics devices), (2) purifying proteins from different sources (bacteria, yeast, and animal tissues), (3) designing and executing highly technical experiments (e.g., protein-protein interaction assays, bulk fluorescence kinetic experiments, and single molecule TIRF microscopy imaging), (4) analyzing data independently, (5) generating publication quality figures, and (6) writing up results and methods for research articles. Independently perform, analyze, and interpret biochemical experiments, including purification and labeling of proteins, performing in vitro single molecule TIRF microscopy experiments, quantitative binding assays for protein-protein interactions, and bulk fluorescence kinetic assays. Contribute to lab organization and oversight, including help write and edit parts of papers, plan experiments, organize lab databases. This is a part-time position working 26 hours a week. The maximum budget for the part-time position is $69,000.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry or Cell Biology
• 3-5 years of related work experience required
• Strong expertise in protein purification and use of FPLC, fluorimeters, centrifuges, columns, etc is required
• Requires ability to be on one’s feet at the lab bench and move freely around the lab for multiple hours each day, use hands to perform challenging tasks required for experiments

Responsibilities

• Using complex scientific instrumentation (e.g., FPLCs, fluorimeters, TIRF microscopes, microfluidics devices)
• Purifying proteins from different sources (bacteria, yeast, and animal tissues)
• Designing and executing highly technical experiments (e.g., protein-protein interaction assays, bulk fluorescence kinetic experiments, and single molecule TIRF microscopy imaging)
• Analyzing data independently
• Generating publication quality figures
• Writing up results and methods for research articles
• Independently perform, analyze, and interpret biochemical experiments, including purification and labeling of proteins, performing in vitro single molecule TIRF microscopy experiments, quantitative binding assays for protein-protein interactions, and bulk fluorescence kinetic assays
• Contribute to lab organization and oversight, including help write and edit parts of papers, plan experiments, organize lab databases

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree