Senior Research Scientist

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Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Research Scientist.

Responsible for collaborating with Principal Investigators PI and working independently within the scientific framework of the PI s laboratory Position will be working in the laboratory of Dr Tessa J Barrett the lab is dedicated to elucidating the mechanism and regulation of platelet mediated complications in atherogenesis thrombosis and inflammatory diseases Platelets are key players in thrombosis hemostasis inflammation and immune activation We investigate novel platelet signaling pathways that contribute to cardiovascular risk using clinical data mouse models and cell culture The position will work on investigating novel signaling pathways in platelets with Dr Barrett s lab determined to reach results that change the way we treat and diagnose cardiovascular diseases.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Initiates interprets organizes executes and coordinates research assignments critical to departments mission
• Formulates and conducts research on problems of considerable scope and complexity
• Explores subject area and defines scope and selection of problems for investigation through conceptually related studies or series of projects of lesser scope
• Makes decisions and recommendations that have a major impact on extensive scientific research activities
• Develops new ideas that promote current research Exercises a high degree of creativity foresight and mature judgment in planning organizing and guiding extensive scientific research programs and activities of outstanding novelty and/or importance
• May manage the operations of a lab for the Principal Investigator by supervising Post Docs and technicians Oversees the maintenance and upkeep of all instruments and laboratory facilities
• Ensures timely and accurate completion of research projects
• May provide students with technical guidance and direction in the operation of various sample preparation techniques extraction lines and equipment as well as general laboratory practices and safety protocols
• May seek grant funding from external sources in support of their independent research projects with consent of the PI and the Department Chair May participate in writing grant proposals
• May be responsible research/lab quality control and compliance
• May develop protocol for the collection and quality of research data
• Develops research techniques and methodologies
• May determine and establish laboratory policies procedures and practices
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of the advances in specialized fields through attendance of scientific conferences
• May make significant contributions to scientific papers Is a resource/ author/ co author for reports and presentations
• May provide recommendations for equipment purchases and for the redesign of lab space
• May coordinate the activity and experimental design between various labs scientific staff and collaborators Identifies and resolves technical problems
• May serve on internal committees to help further goals of research projects and bring new expertise to the research program

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have a PhD and 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Substantial experience from having completed Post Doc training Established a record of publications
• The ideal candidate holds a PhD and/or an MD in biological sciences or biomedical related fields
• Candidates must have a solid background in one or more of the following fields: thrombosis and hemostasis immunology and/or atherosclerosis
• We seek a creative and driven individual with a strong publication record ideally with expertise in platelet or myeloid cell physiology cardiovascular research molecular biology flow cytometry and/or imaging/microscopy
• Experience in high throughput sequencing study design and interpretation e g CITE seq ATAC seq is highly desired
• Applicants with murine and animal microsurgery expertise are also encouraged to apply

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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