Staff Scientist

Overview

Staff Scientist role at University of Rochester.

Location:

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642. Time Type:
Part time. Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

17.5. Department: 400023 Microbiology Administration.

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America).

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• Identify/design and interpret experiments related to phage recombinase-mediated integration of DNA.
• Formulates research methods and approaches to answer specific questions aligned with overall laboratory research goals.
• Investigate mechanisms dictating DNA fate in bacterial cells.
• Scientific writing for manuscripts including design and construction of figures; proficient with Adobe suite and Prism software.
• Supervision of students and training of laboratory members as needed.
• Serves as a resource for standard protocols, troubleshooting, and data interpretation.
• Perform experiments using techniques that include standard microbiology and molecular biology approaches, microscopy, cell signaling assays, immunofluorescence staining; write protocols.
• Lab management responsibilities, including maintenance of records, ordering, and biosafety compliance.
• Coordinates with and contacts outside vendors and technical representatives for routine equipment maintenance and supply inquiries; stays informed about trends in the field by reading professional journals and attending lab meetings and external meetings/seminars as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

• PhD Required
• 2 years of relevant postdoctoral training or an equivalent combination of education and experience Required

• Bacterial genetics of pathogens; willingness to be trained; assay development; data interpretation and presentation.
• Protein biochemistry, cell biology/cell signaling; ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment as needed.

• Entry level

• Part-time

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Higher Education

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