Scientist in Jeremy Chase Crawford Lab
About The Position
The lab of Jeremy Chase Crawford in the Department of Host-Microbe Interactions is seeking a highly skilled Laboratory Research Scientist to develop and implement novel technical approaches for assaying cellular immune responses to vaccination. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and detail-oriented with interests in integrative biology, human immune variation, and molecular assay development. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required. Success in this position also requires: the ability to multi-task, the ability to collaborate effectively, and working in tandem with multiple members of a culturally and scientifically diverse team to achieve assigned research objectives. Candidates with experience in the following areas are especially encouraged to apply: Development and optimization of next-generation sequencing-based assays Experience with lymphocyte receptor sequencing/genotyping Experience working with primary human samples Experience with cell culture Immunology, microbiology, or host-microbe interactions Large cross-field collaborations using human samples
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific area is required.
- Eight (8) years of relevant work experience is required
- Six (6) years of relevant work experience is required with a Master's degree
- Three (3) years of relevant work experience is required with a PhD
Nice To Haves
- Development and optimization of next-generation sequencing-based assays
- Experience with lymphocyte receptor sequencing/genotyping
- Experience working with primary human samples
- Experience with cell culture
- Immunology, microbiology, or host-microbe interactions
- Large cross-field collaborations using human samples
Responsibilities
- Coordinates multiple aspects of research projects and carries out laboratory experiments utilizing various laboratory techniques, and determines whether additional or other tools or methods are required
- Provides input regarding research protocols and experiments.
- Sets up protocols and assists in developing new laboratory techniques as required.
- Identifies experimental data pertinent to the analysis problem.
- Processes, organizes and summarizes data, reporting these experimental results as required.
- Monitors quality and integrity of recorded information and data
- May draft sections of research manuscripts.
- Provides basic lab operation support to include equipment maintenance and purchasing.
- Monitors inventory levels and orders lab supplies as needed.
- Performs calibration of instruments and equipment.
- Troubleshoots instrument performance and equipment issues.
- Instructs other staff in basic laboratory techniques and procedures.
- Maintains regular and predictable attendance
- Performs other related duties as assigned in order to meet the goals of the department and institution
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
