Senior Research Associate
About The Position
This position is part of a research team investigating how Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) drives granuloma formation in the lung, primarily through imaging lung tissues using Mtb-specific nanobodies. The Senior Research Associate independently designs and conducts experiments, develops and troubleshoots protocols, and analyzes data. Research activities include lung tissue cryosectioning and immunostaining, histology, multiplex imaging, fluorescence microscopy, protein purification, PCR, plasmid preparation, cell culture, transfection, and Western blotting. The position also oversees laboratory operations, including ordering supplies, maintaining laboratory infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The Senior Research Associate trains new laboratory personnel and supervises junior lab members in experimental procedures and techniques. Additional responsibilities include participating in weekly lab meetings and contributing to research manuscripts, reports, and grant applications.
Requirements
- PhD in a relevant field and 1 year of relevant experience, or a Master's degree in a relevant field and 5 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 9 years of relevant experience.
- Histology and microscopy experience.
- Excellent communication skills, including strong writing ability.
- Strong organizational ability.
- Protein purification and protein conjugation experience.
- Ability to perform the job duties with or without accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Cell culture experience.
- Immunohistochemistry experience.
- Presentation skills, including poster and short-talk presentations.
Responsibilities
- Lead project management in key areas of research.
- Independently design and conduct experiments.
- Develop standard operating procedures and new methods and protocols.
- Work with the PI to develop research goals and a strategic plan for achieving them.
- Analyze and interpret data and make figures for manuscripts, grants, and presentations.
- Manage laboratory infrastructure, including inventory management and ordering supplies.
- Maintain compliance with safety regulations.
- Train new laboratory personnel and supervise junior lab members in experimental procedures and techniques.
- Participate in weekly lab meetings.
- Contribute to research manuscripts, reports, and grant applications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
