Staff Scientist

BSD BMB - Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology studies how biomolecules function and interact to drive the complex, diverse, and adaptive behaviors of living systems. Our focus is on biological mechanisms described at the atomic level. We are highly collaborative and often employ multiple approaches to address otherwise intractable questions. We have particular strengths in membrane proteins and RNA biochemistry and are pioneers in all areas of biophysics, structural biology, biochemistry, and protein engineering and design. Please explore our programs further at https://biochem.uchicago.edu/.
This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.
The Staff Scientist is expected to work independently in different scientific research projects, ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.

This role will lead projects to test the role of novel ion channels and transporters identified in various genetic screens and study the immune responses by innate and adaptive immune cells. Experiments will utilize a suite of cellular and molecular biology techniques, murine models of infection, autoimmunity, and cancer. In addition, the Staff Scientist will be encouraged to develop their own research ideas along the lines of the research interests of the lab.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced lab and analytic methods, gain mentorship and develop skills in manuscript and grant writing and be supported in career development. The Staff Scientist will join a highly productive and collaborative department at UChicago, and is expected to contribute to high impact, cutting edge projects.

• Management of transgenic mouse colony including breeding, genotyping and development of mouse models of infection, autoimmunity and cancer.
• Installs, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.
• Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Assist with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection tools; assisting with building databases. Has general awareness in research techniques or methods, regulatory policies and procedures, and relevant scientific field.
• Conduct experiments that use several of the following methods: PCR, cloning of recombinant DNA, basic molecular biology methods, cell culture of immune cells, immunohistochemistry, ELISA, flow cytometry (FACS), protein biochemistry such as Western blotting and IP, fluorescence microscopy and/or live-cell imaging.
• Serves as a resource for collecting data and performing analysis. Facilitates and promotes a research project by providing scientific or intellectual information.
• Develops laboratory protocols and training on new techniques. Manage, analyze and make recommendations on complex data sets for research.
• Creates first drafts for scientific writing and publications, including protocols and grants.
• Trains and mentors laboratory personnel.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum requirements include a PhD in related field. Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

• PhD in Immunology, Biochemistry, and/or Molecular and Cellular Biology.

• Experience in working with Bioinformatics.
• At least one first author publication.

• Effective communication.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Analytical problem solving skills.
• Adaptability to change.
• Willingness to learn new skills.

• Lab Environment.

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)

Research
Individual Contributor
Exempt
Monthly
40
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