Cell Biology Research Scientist
Cell Biology Research Scientist
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Job Description
General Summary:
The Molecular Cell and Biology Research Scientist works with a some independence and is adept at conceptually outlining studies to design and execute focused research projects or a series of complex experimental procedures. These may include studying disease biology in patientrelevant cellular models using appropriate readouts of the disease or target mechanisms under investigation. Completes work in a resourceful selfsufcient manner and is able to design alternative approaches to achieve desired outcomes. Keeps current on the scientic literature relevant to scientic methodology or eld(s) of technical expertise. This level captures both the Research organizations entry level for staff with a research doctoral degree (PhD) and the advanced experimental expert leading one or more critical laboratory functions with high impact on drug discovery projects.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Designs and conducts elaborate conceptually connected multicomponent experiments
- Collates and interprets data systematically and synthesizes results into a cohesive body of conclusions or recommendations to guide Project decisions and new research activities
- Exercises solid judgment to prioritize studies considering feasibility and Project impact
- Performs advanced experimental troubleshooting
- Scours relevant scientic literature and routinely incorporates new insights into research activities
- Identies prioritizes and introduces relevant emerging technologies in eld of expertise to advance the existing technology platforms and create/maintain a competitive advantage
- Explores the feasibility of applying new scientic principles/concepts or implements and validates new experimental approaches and technologies to achieve project goals
- Contributes to patent and/or publication preparation
- Independently prepares study presentations and presents experimental conclusions at internal Group/Department or Project Team research meetings
- Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge and Skills:
- Ability to design and execute complex experiments including target identification validation and mechanistic investigation in diseaserelevant contexts.
- A broad working knowledge of fundamental biology principles.
- Demonstrates astute understanding of own discipline and the relevant literature
- Maintains a high level of knowledge related to current developments in the scientic Project eld
- Displays proven productivity and experimental creativity and effective dissemination of ideas
- Demonstrates effective selfsufcient communication skills especially in peerdirected presentations
- Demonstrates awareness of other Projectrelated disciplines and an understanding of general concepts and some experimental detail within those areas
- Stem Cell Culture experience required
Education and Experience:
- Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) in molecular biology cell biology biochemistry or related disciplines and 03 years of relevant postdoctoral employment experience or
- Masters Degree (or equivalent degree) in molecular biology cell biology biochemistry or related disciplines and 3 years of relevant employment experience
Pay Range
$55$60/HR
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