Staff Scientist - Pathology & Immunology

Overview

Position Summary
Scheduled

Hours:

40 per week. Immediate opening for a scientist experienced in antibody development, immunization models and core laboratory operation to join the current team. The position requires hands-on participation in all aspects of the core mission. Excellent communication skills are necessary for interactions with all academic ranks. This is a service laboratory and provides detailed reports and invoices for individual projects.

The Hybridoma Center – Monoclonal Antibody Development Core is a small core laboratory that assists investigators in the generation of novel, functional monoclonal antibodies. This group provides consultation on and project design of immunization protocols, guidance on multi-tiered screening strategies and executes hybridoma isolation and cryopreservation. This laboratory is nationally recognized for its expertise in antibody development, ability to customize programs for investigators and engage and support client investigators throughout all phases of each project.

• Following instructions and discussions with the principal investigator, designs research protocols, including developing procedures for the collection, verification and management of data.
• Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
• Performs complex statistical analysis of data collected and writes interpretative reports. Verifies the correctness of the data submitted and makes recommendations based on these analyses.
• Documents research topics and prepares and submits papers based on research work to publications and committees for publication or presentation to peers.
• Solves practical problems relating to difficulties with equipment or test subjects. Suggests technical or procedural improvements in testing methods.
• Conducts literature searches related to the research project.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
• Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

• Must occasionally be available off hours to address emergency alarms.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Education (Required): Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications / Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience: Laboratory Operations (3 Years).

Skills: Not Applicable.

Driver's License: A driver’s license is not required for this position.

Ph.D.

- Doctor of Philosophy

Grade: R10

Salary Range: $48,000.00 - $86,900.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions:
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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include…