Research Associate, Research Scientist, Clinical Research

• Location:
  
  1000 OAKLAND DR, KALAMAZOO, MI , United States
• Job Category:
  Staff
• Employee Type:
  Non-Exempt >= .80 fte

• Email:
  Talent.
  
  Acquisition

The position is supported by an external grant from the NIDDK/NIH. The individual filling this position is responsible for planning and conducting molecular and cellular experiments to support the aims of the grant. The funded project is limited to 1 year with opportunity for extension upon satisfactory performance. Goals of the research are to create cellular tools for studying genetic instability of the human PKD1 gene, which is inactivated in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease.

• Wellness reimbursement.
• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement.
• Employer-funded retirement plan.
• Two medical plan options: PPO and High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with employer HSA contribution.
• Flexible work solutions based on position and department.
• Up to four weeks of PTO accrual beginning in year one.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid preferred holiday.

• Design and perform daily experiments to accomplish research aims.
• Assist with supervision and organization of student projects.
• Attend and present at laboratory meetings.
• Standard laboratory maintenance, as needed.
• Ordering lab supplies and refilling stock solutions, as needed.
• Prompt reporting and recording of results.
• Regular consultation with the PI on research progress and laboratory status.
• Positive contributions to research momentum.
• Work with other research toward common goals.
• Develop new protocols, as appropriate, to accomplish research aims.
• Availability to work occasional overtime on weekends and evenings to complete time sensitive projects.
• Acquires knowledge for new technology and policy/procedure revisions.
• All other duties as assigned.

• BS degree in any life sciences field or biochemistry is required; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Prior research experience in and enthusiasm for molecular cellular biology or biochemistry is required.
• Specific experience in cell culture, PCR, microscopy, and molecular biology is highly desired.
• Must have the capacity to use a variety of instruments and to learn new techniques and protocols.
• Standard lab techniques include, but are not limited to, human and mouse cell culture, qPCR, chromatin immunoprecipitations, molecular cloning, DNA purification, and DNA sequence analysis.

• Able to design, conduct, and interpret molecular/cellular experiments.
• Able to manage daily laboratory activities, lab maintenance, order supplies, organize experimental plans, and accurately record and report data.
• Excellent communication and record keeping skills are required.
• Ability to accept and apply feedback.
• Regular and predictable attendance is expected.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize priorities in organization of work flow.
• Able to perform duties independently, with a minimal need for direct supervision.

• Company Name:
  Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with applicable State and Federal law.