Research Lab Specialist Senior

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be included as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your interest in the position and related experience. Please submit your cover letter and resume as one document (due to system limitations).

Our research program seeks to understand root causes, discover new biomarkers and identify new therapies for maternal conditions during pregnancy. This position will involve developing, designing and conducting one or more large complex research experiments specifically focused on culturing human explant tissue models (placenta) for testing therapeutics and to study pregnancies complicated by maternal heart disease, high blood pressure, renal disorders, and autoimmune disease. This position will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including researchers working with complementary model systems to advance our understanding of the lifelong effects pregnancy on maternal health. This will be a hybrid position with the majority of time on site. Position will be term limited for one year with a possibility to renew.

• Planning and execution of scientific projects including preparing abstracts and manuscripts
• Preparation, experimental design and data assessment of a variety of projects including formulation of research methods, statistical analysis, and suggesting options for improvement
• Preparation and submission/management of IRBs
• Participate in the development, testing, and evaluation of manuals, questionnaires, and coding structures, for the efficient collection of data
• Perform research predominantly performed independently providing data for manuscripts and grants
• Analyze complex data using statistical approaches to identify significant differences between treated and untreated cultures
• Analyze and present journal articles at lab meetings
• Co-author publications and may co-present results with PI at meetings and/or conferences
• Edit, write and/or review manuscripts, grants, and budgets
• Has oversight of day-to-day operations and may supervise some research and support personnel
• Oversee graduate students and postdoctoral fellows with specialized lab procedures such as RNA isolation, tissue culture and histopathology
• Maintain lab equipment and primary human tissue cultures
• Assist with regulatory and safety compliance
• Assist with database creation; enter data into the database(s); assist in implementing data validation and a data management plan
• Manage and track any manuscripts to ensure timely completion
• Create figures and presentations; present at meetings as needed
• Contribute preliminary data, background and significance, and experimental design for grant proposals

Candidates are required to have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a recognized field of science. Master's degree or Doctorate degree is preferred. Prefer candidate to have verified completion of an MD, DO or PhD prior to the start of the appointment. For PhD candidates, the degree must be in a health-related field (such as Epidemiology, Public Health, etc.) or project-relevant scientific discipline. 5-6 years of experience in laboratory science required and 2-5 years' experience with cell/tissue culture is needed. Supervisory management experience required.

• Strong fundamental understanding of biology and chemistry required.
• Working knowledge of laboratory best practices is essential.
• Experience with nucleic acid extraction and PCR is beneficial.
• A strong interest in and commitment to advancing our understanding of maternal conditions in pregnancy is critical.
• Experience working in the area of Women's Health or sex differences.
• Demonstrated publication skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively across disciplines and within a variety of cultures.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a unit
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Solid knowledge of research principles, and commitment to responsible conduct of research and ethics.
• Must possess a strong organizational skill set with an emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in the use of computers, including software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.