Research Fellow - Translational Neuroscience

8 am- 5 pm weekdays; some weekends and/or extended hours.

Pay Range:

Job Summary

Essential Functions

• Performs cell preparations and cultures; maintains cell lines, treats, harvests, and analyzes cell cultures and/or suitable animal tissues, including human tissues.

• Performs analyses using biochemical techniques.

• Establishes database management system.

• Produces abstracts and manuscripts for publication and presentation at scientific meetings.

• Assists with preparation of grant applications.

• Assists in the development of new methodology in sample preparation, and analysis of samples for molecular and biochemical analyses.

• Instructs and trains other laboratory employees in the use of the laboratory instruments, equipment, and techniques.

• Coordinates with other researchers.

Physical Requirements
Involves long periods of sitting or standing and some walking. Occasional lifting is necessary. Must be able to work with small mammals.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• MD, PhD or both in Proteomics, Biochemistry, Biology, or Bioinformatics required.

• 3 years of relevant pre-doctoral research experience required.

• Experience in cell cultures, biochemical techniques such as subcellular fractionation, MudPIT, and Western blot analysis preferred.

• Prior experience in database establishment and scripting languages preferred.

Our Commitment to You:

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.