Senior Scientist - Molecular Microbiology

Scheduled Hours

40

The Lopez laboratory studies viruses and their interaction with their host. Our goal is to understand how the different components of a virus population affect the infected organism and how this interaction influences the virus evolution and its maintenance in nature. Our multidisciplinary approach to gather an inclusive mechanistic understanding of the processes that result from the interaction of viruses and the infected organism will expose you to a diverse array of techniques and tools, as well as to rich intellectual diversity.

The ideal candidate is someone that embraces mentoring and loves to do science at the bench. The job involves the design and establishment of research protocols and assisting in developing and conducting research projects, including experiment design, data analysis and documentation of experiment results.

• Collaborates on designing, conducting and reporting of research projects.
• Assists with grant preparation and reporting. May submit grant proposals in rare circumstances with the approval of the PI, Department Head and Dean.
• Prepares and submits papers on research.
• Develops hypotheses to be tested and ways of testing it.
• Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• Manages research project with other institutions and investigators.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological, chemical and radioactive hazards.
• Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Education: PhD Or Terminal Degree Or Combination Of Education And Experience May Substitute For Minimum Education.

Certifications /Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience: Postdoctoral (3 Years)

Skills: Not Applicable

Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• Hands‑on experience on protein purification, biochemical assays and molecular biology techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Analytical Problem Solving, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Processes, Laboratory Techniques, Oral Communications, Teamwork, Working Independently, Written Communication

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$63,400.00 - $ / Annually The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre‑employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or…