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    Research Scientist - Washington DC, United States - George Washington University

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    I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

    Job Description Summary:

    Founded in 1824, the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is the 11th oldest medical school in the country and the first in the nation's capital. Since its establishment, the school has been at the forefront of medical education, and has grown to include highly-ranked programs in the health and biomedical sciences. With dozens of top-tier residency programs, SMHS is a competitive and esteemed destination for medical school graduates across the country. Find out more here: .

    The Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine department strives to deliver the highest quality of professional education and training, and conduct cutting edge research in the areas of biochemistry, molecular genetics, genomics, and bioinformatics with a goal to better understand human disease. Additionally, the department continues to have a long and successful record in training undergraduate, master and graduate students at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

    This Research Scientist is responsible for planning, conducting, and supervising research at a high level by designing and conducting experiments in a controlled laboratory setting. Using quantitative and qualitative methods, extensive experience and judgement this role will plan independent research to design, develop, collect, analyze, interpret data and report cancer research related to tumor microenvironment. The Research Scientist will publish results, represent the University at conferences and meetings, develop new theories and methodologies, and will lead and direct the work of lower level research staff, while transferring technical expertise. The candidate will utilize several techniques including animal tumor models, immunophenotyping, flow cytometry, RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, molecular cloning, site directed mutagenesis, RNA and protein analysis.

    Other duties include:


    • Interprets assay results and summarizes findings.


    • Assists with manuscript preparation.


    • Assist preparation of grant applications.

    Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Qualified candidates will hold a Master's degree plus 5 years of experience or a PhD plus 2 years of experience in a related discipline to include at least 2 years of research and/or college level teaching in a field basic to the work to be performed. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

    Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

    Preferred Qualifications:


    • Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, write monthly progress reports, and present the progress reports to key stakeholders.


    • Postdoc experience highly preferred

    Typical Hiring Range

    Commensurate with Experience.

    II. POSITION INFORMATION

    Campus Location:

    Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

    College/School/Department:

    School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS)

    Family

    Research and Labs

    Sub-Family

    Laboratory Research

    Stream

    Individual Contributor

    Level

    Level 4

    Full-Time/Part-Time:

    Full time -> FTE 1.00

    Hours Per Week:

    40 hours per week

    Work Schedule:

    Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

    Will this job require the employee to work on site?

    Yes

    Employee Onsite Status

    On-campus (in person)

    Telework:

    Required Background Check

    Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

    Special Instructions to Applicants:

    Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

    Internal Applicants Only?

    No

    Posting Number:

    R001949

    Job Open Date:

    06/29/2023

    Job Close Date:

    If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:

    Background Screening

    Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

    EEO Statement:

    The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.


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