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NCIRE - The Northern California Institute for Research and Education, Inc. · 3 months ago

Staff Research Associate III

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$69K/yr - $80K/yr

NCIRE - The Northern California Institute for Research and Education, Inc. is seeking a post-doctoral researcher in the Nayak Lab to advance knowledge of the gut microbiome's impact on rheumatic diseases. The role involves designing and executing experiments, analyzing data, and contributing to a multidisciplinary team focused on precision medicine for patients with rheumatic disease.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalNon Profit

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for the design, execution, and interpretation of well-designed experiments

Responsible for handling pathogenic microbes and using aseptic techniques, analyzing high-throughput data, performing analytical chemistry experimentation, and working with mouse models of disease

Implement, troubleshoot, optimize, and develop new assays, making innovative contributions to laboratory procedures

Assist in maintaining and monitoring all equipment and procedures for quality control

Review pertinent medical literature

Responsible for data analysis (visualization and statistical analyses in R) and generation manuscript for publication in peer reviewed journals

Responsible for preparation of scientific abstracts and scientific presentations

Responsible for interactions with collaborators, as well as supervision of technicians or students as needed

Maintain a detailed written record of work performed

Assist with the composition of grant applications

Adhere to data security requirements

Perform other duties as assigned (including with managing day-to-day lab operations, performing general lab duties, and being a positive lab citizen)

Qualification

MicrobiologyGenomicsImmunologyData analysisAnalytical chemistryMouse studiesHigh throughput sequencingFlow cytometryBacterial geneticsTeam playerCommunicationAttention to detailTime managementCreative thinking

Required

PhD in Microbiology, Genomics, Immunology, Pharmacology or other related field

Track record of first-author original research publications

Rigorous basic and translational research experience/training during graduate/research training

Significant experience in standard laboratory techniques (such as microbiology and handling pathogenic strains, nucleic acid extraction, PCR, flow cytometry, analytical chemistry, mouse studies, etc.) is required

Working knowledge of safety standards in laboratories

Willingness and ability to learn new methods and skills for changing research priorities

Ability to prioritize tasks, coordinate work tasks with others, and meet multiple deadlines

The candidate should be highly motivated, dedicated, and a team player

Ability to analyze data and perform statistical analyses

Ability to make sound decisions consistent with the essential job functions

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills, careful attention to detail, and ability to follow experimental protocols

Excellent time management and attention management skills

Ability to think creatively and to troubleshoot problems as they arise

Ability to work productively with minimal supervision

Excellent interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written)