Research Associate (Broadband Posting)

Works under the direction of a faculty member. Provides expertise in the design, operation and analysis of experiments or research projects in areas such as chemistry, biology, psychology, sociology, mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics, optometry, all fields of engineering, etc. May prepare samples for testing. Performs advanced testing procedures and performs analyses of data. Prepares reports. Makes uses of a variety of specialized equipment typical within area of specialization. May contribute to grant proposal development. Ensures experiments or research efforts are performed according to specifications. May make recommendations to changes in procedures, processes, or experimental design. May prepare and/or edit research papers, proposals and reports. Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge that crosses fields of specialization. Understands and uses effective management techniques. Duties: Designs, operates and analyzes large experiments or research projects. May serve as liaison with other areas of specialization to obtain support or technical expertise for projects. Recommends major changes in procedures or processes for research investigations. May personally conduct important and/or technically complex investigations. Supervision: Operates with considerable latitude for unreviewed action. Provides direction and supervision of graduate or undergraduate research assistants involved in experiments or research.

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The Xian-McKeon lab is seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join a broad collaborative effort to exploit stem cells of lethal cancers and debilitating chronic inflammatory diseases for the discovery of the next generation of therapeutics for these conditions.  Individuals with a knowledge base and corresponding skill sets in molecular biology, chemical biology, informatics, xenograft models of human disease, chemical biology, biomedical engineering, immunology, flow sorting, or cell biology with an MS, Ph.D., or equivalent experience care encouraged to apply.  Multiple opportunities for development of high technology expertise in stem cell biology, drug discovery, disease modeling arise from these studies, as well as engagements in publications, grant applications, and intellectual property, and exciting interactions with our biomedical collaborators in academia and with the biotech and pharmaceutical industry.  The Xian-McKeon lab is seeking highly motivated and talented individuals join a broad collaborative effort to exploit stem cells of lethal cancers and debilitating chronic inflammatory diseases for the discovery of the next generation of therapeutics for these conditions.  Individuals with a knowledge base and corresponding skill sets in molecular biology, chemical biology, informatics, xenograft models of human disease, chemical biology, biomedical engineering, immunology, flow sorting, or cell biology with an MS, Ph.D., or equivalent experience care encouraged to apply.  Multiple opportunities for development of high technology expertise in stem cell biology, drug discovery, disease modeling arise from these studies, as well as engagements in publications, grant applications, and intellectual property, and exciting interactions with our biomedical collaborators in academia and with the biotech and pharmaceutical industry. 

Research Associate 1-  Doctoral and 1 year experience- 

Research Associate 2- Doctoral and 3 years experience-