Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated Researcher Senior to conduct experiments and analyses in research areas designated by the Principal Investigator, and assist with routine laboratory needs. The individual will be expected to work with minimal supervision for defined tasks and is expected to perform some assignments independently which include but are not limited to: conducting experiments; collecting, entering and summarizing data; monitoring results, and reporting unusual outcomes.

As a Researcher Senior, you will have expanded responsibilities, overseeing complex or multiple research projects and providing strategic direction. This professional-level role involves mentoring junior researchers, managing project budgets, and ensuring the integrity and quality of research outcomes. Your expertise will be critical in guiding experimental design, data interpretation, and contributing to high-impact publications. Depending on the research focus, this position may involve research participant contact, research animal contact, and/or specimens.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• To independently set up and perform experiments and procedures in support of lab goals

• To collect, enter, summarize, and analyze data carefully and systematically

• To monitor results, detect and report unusual outcomes and suggest modifications

• Performs maintenance of lab equipment and supplies

• To assist with purchase orders and fiscal tracking/management

• To develop and improve techniques for the lab

• Routine duties for experiments: DNA and RNA extraction, in preparation for sequencing

• Bacterial cultures and colony counting (CFU) DNA cloning (ligation/transformation), transfection/transduction qPCR and gel electrophoresis

• Organizes and tabulates data while ensuring quality control of data collection

• Other laboratory care and data collection/analysis duties

• General laboratory organization

• Prepares standard media, reagents and chemical solutions used for testing purposes

• Performs preparation/labeling of tubes for specimen collection

• Processes, organizes, maintains, and records the appropriate storage of specimens

• Updates laboratory databases

• Performs regular inventory of common laboratory supplies and reagents

• Stocks reagents and shelves when needed

• Maintains safe, clean, and organized laboratory environment and areas

• Laboratory equipment maintenance

• Clearly communicates results to project lead or PI

• Maintains functional lab-related electronic records of activities and data

• Performs other duties as assigned

Salary Range: $60,835 - $98,855

Doctorate degree in a related field OR Master's degree in a related field and two (2) years of related experience OR Bachelor's degree in related field and four (4) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. None required.

Preferred:

• Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a closely related field.
• Skilled and significant experience with required experimental techniques, in a lab context
• Skilled analyzing experimental data and designing experiments
• Excellent time management and demonstrated strong organizational abilities
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Ability to work as a team and with a diverse group of people
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

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