Research Professional, Center for Translational Medicine

University of Montana•Missoula Mountain Campus, MT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The joint immunology lab of Drs. Blair DeBuysscher and Jay Evans at the University of Montana is seeking a Scientist to join our pioneering research in developing novel vaccines. Join our immunology team and play a pivotal role in the advancement of next-generation vaccines. We're looking for driven individuals passionate about understanding the mechanism of action around innovative adjuvants and vaccines. Ideally, candidates will possess a robust understanding of multiomic approaches and bioinformatics. Proficiency in immunology, flow cytometry, and mouse handling would be highly advantageous. Apply and become a part of our team of creative and forward-thinking scientists in beautiful Montana. Our multidisciplinary team is dedicated to exploring innovative strategies at the convergence of immunology, formulation science and chemistry, to tackle challenges in vaccine design and development. We are a well-funded, collaborative research team with strong connections in academia and industry. Our team is at the forefront of vaccine research, focusing on a range of diseases impacting human health, including tuberculosis, COVID-19, monkeypox, Lyme disease, Flu, RSV, and opioid addiction. Additionally, we delve into understanding host-pathogen interactions, immunopathology, and immune-mediated protection at the molecular level.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science and less than five (5) years of applicable lab experience.
Experience with statistical analysis (R or Python).
Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills and accurate record keeping skills.
Bachelor of Science and greater than five (5) years of applicable lab experience or Master of Science and less than two (2) years of relevant lab experience.
Strong experience with statistical analysis (R or Python).
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills and accurate record keeping skills.
The ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines across multiple projects.
Demonstrated competence with multiple laboratory systems and methods.
Bachelor of Science and greater than ten (10) years of applicable lab experience or Master of Science and greater than five (5) years lab experience.
Extensive experience with statistical analysis (R or Python).
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills and accurate record keeping skills.
The ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines across multiple projects.
Technical expert on one or more laboratory systems.
Bachelor of Science and greater than fifteen (15) years of applicable lab experience or Master of Science and greater than ten (10) years lab experience.
Theoretical, practical and technical scientific knowledge of an early career PhD scientist with exceptional technical competencies.
Extensive experience with statistical analysis (R or Python).
Established networking skills through interactions with scientists outside of primary project roles.

Nice To Haves

Robust understanding of multiomic approaches and bioinformatics.
Proficiency in immunology, flow cytometry, and mouse handling.

Responsibilities

Designs and execute laboratory experiments with supervision.
Perform some data management and analysis.
Effectively communicates relevant scientific information to managers and colleagues.
Designs and execute laboratory experiments with minimal supervision.
Performs data management and analysis with minimum oversight.
Reviews scientific literature and recommends new technologies or ideas to colleagues or managers.
Designs and executes a wide range of experiments with minimal or no supervision.
Effectively reviews scientific literature independently and implements new technologies and assay systems into laboratory.
Performs complex data management and analysis with minimum oversight.
Prepares detailed and accurate verbal or written summaries of results with interpretation for manager and/or project teams.
Presents effectively at internal research group meetings.
Responsible for effectively sharing relevant scientific information with manager and colleagues.
Coordination of the efforts with technical and scientific staff to achieve project objectives and milestones.
Oversee day-to-day operations in laboratory including personnel and project management.
Effectively manages laboratory technical staff.
Designs and executes a wide range of experiments independently and proactively incorporates new technologies into practice with minimal or no supervision.
Performs complex data management and analysis with minimum or no oversight.
Prepares detailed verbal or written summaries of results with interpretation for manager and/or project teams.
Writes specific technical sections of internal and external reports with limited supervision.
Assists in grant and manuscript writing with limited input from supervisor.
Presents effectively to internal and external meetings.
Responsible for sharing relevant scientific information from internal and external meetings with appropriate colleagues.
Initiates coordination of the efforts of technical and scientific staff to achieve project objectives, and milestones.
Trains incoming and/or junior scientists on instrumentation and methods.