Research Scientist PhD
About The Position
The Research Scientist will conduct high-impact basic and translational research focused on pediatric blood diseases, including bone marrow failure and leukemia. The research aims to improve understanding of aberrant hematopoiesis and identify novel molecular targets to support more precise prognostication and treatment of pediatric patients. Model systems include human and patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), primary patient cells, and cancer cell lines. The position advances the research goals of the Prosser-Dombrowski Lab at the Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI). The scientist will conduct bench research on independent projects and support other lab projects, oversee laboratory organization and daily management, and train other lab personnel. The individual works under the principal investigator’s supervision while holding independent responsibilities in experimentation, scientific troubleshooting, grant writing, manuscript preparation, and poster presentations. The position is onsite and is not eligible for remote work.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or M.D.
- 3–5 years of experience.
- Willingness to comply with the seasonal influenza vaccination condition of employment and provide vaccination records; new employees must be willing to receive specified vaccines if not immune or lacking evidence of vaccination, subject to possible medical or religious exemptions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with stem cell culture and/or flow cytometry is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Conduct original laboratory research in hematopoiesis, cancer biology, and molecular biology, focusing on novel therapeutic targets in high-risk pediatric diseases, including bone marrow failure and infant leukemia.
- Report research results.
- Order supplies and equipment.
- Assist research technicians with general laboratory maintenance.
- Conduct bench research on independent projects and support ongoing laboratory projects.
- Oversee laboratory organization and daily management.
- Train other laboratory personnel.
- Perform experimentation and scientific troubleshooting, and contribute to grant writing, manuscript preparation, and poster presentations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
