Staff Scientist

02-Jan-2024

Internal Medicine - Digestive Diseases

85572BR

University Job Title

Biotechnology Associate 2

Bargaining Unit

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Compensation Grade

Clinical & Research

Compensation Grade Profile

Biotechnology Associate 2 (24)

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Research Res Support, Research/Support

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Work Week

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Work Location

Medical School Campus

Worksite Address

300 Cedar Street
New Haven, CT 06510

Position Focus:

Carries out and helps provide technical support for the medical school’s Center for Cell and Molecular Imaging (CCMI). Includes providing maintenance and helping with day to day operations of advanced light microscopy equipment and image analysis resources, plus training of new users. Works with the director and the technical director of CCMI to ensure the optimal operation, direction, needs, and short-term planning of the Center.

Essential Duties

1. Manages the daily activities of a research resource laboratory. Oversees the scheduling, use, and availability of instrumentation, supplies, and specialized work areas. 2. Carries out biotechnology research design, develop, and modify procedures and instrument operating programs. 3. Develops, interprets, and analyzes the results of biotechnological analyses and/or syntheses. 4. Investigates, analyzes, and evaluates alternative instrumentation, methodologies and techniques to maintain a state-of-the-art biotechnology resource laboratory. 5. Recommends and develops new protocols and initiates and adapts new techniques to resolve problems. 6. Conducts research to determine the feasibility and scope of providing new/revised services. Develops and evaluates new techniques and equipment. 7. Prepares budgets and reports pertaining to laboratory costs and income. 8. Determines and establishes policies and procedures on laboratory safety consistent with University safety regulations. 9. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Master’s Degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or other related discipline and three years of experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Expertise in confocal microscopy.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Expertise in super-resolution imaging.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Expertise in multiphoton microscopy.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Expertise in image processing and image analysis, including familiarity with Imaris and Image-J platforms.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

PhD Degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, applied physics, bioengineering, or other related discipline and three years of experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:
https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement:

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

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