Senior Research Scientist - Dept. of Cellular, Molecular, and Genetic Medicine

Senior Research Scientist - Dept. of Cellular, Molecular, and Genetic Medicine

Benefits of working at VCU

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefit, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learn more about VCU's benefits here.

Job Code
33244-33246

Recruitment Pool
All Applicants

Posting Number
req7139

Unit
School Of Medicine MBU

Department
Cellular, Molecular, and Genetic Medicine

Department Website Link

Location
VCU

Address
907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284 USA

Duties & Responsibilities

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

Position Summary:

This position willsupport the research work in the laboratory at the Massey Cancer Center and theDepartment of Human and Molecular Genetics. The successful applicant will be anintegral member of a team that is investigating the immune mechanisms indisease pathogenesis including cancer and developing immune-based approaches toimprove the current treatments. The applicant will develop, conduct,coordinate, and supervise the research activities in the laboratory of theprincipal investigator(s). Besides hands-on laboratory experience in primarycell culture, gene transfection, protein purification, flow cytometry,immunoblotting and qRT-PCR, the applicant must have expertise in mouse diseasemodels and animal surgical procedures including cell inoculation, tissuecollection and preparation. The position requires creativity, high motivation,solid communication skills and experience in writing manuscripts for peer reviewedpublications. The applicant needs to work independently or as a team memberresolving routine-to-complex issues in coordination with the principalinvestigator/PI(s).

Core Responsibilities:

1.) Experimental Work/Data Collection:

• Design and perform experiments within planned timeframe
• Depending on the nature of the task, the applicant may work independently, as a member of a team, or direct members of the laboratory team to perform experiments
• Analyze and interpret data
• Draw conclusions and be able to strategically plan the next step in coordination with the PI as appropriate
• Keep detailed and organized records of the work, the methodology, and the outcomes

2.) Data Analysis, Preparation and Presentation:

• Use appropriate templates/software to record data, analyze (including statistical analyses) and interpret data
• Use appropriate software to generate and present findings in a variety of media-including scientific posters, platform presentations, and in publications
• Write sections of manuscripts or drafts of complete manuscripts and participate in authorship
• Summarize research data and help prepare grant applications

3.) Laboratory Maintenance:

• Work with lab members to ensure that the lab is generally clean and safe, and that equipment is properly maintained and in working order
• Perform assigned maintenance tasks related to your own work (for example, periodic cleaning of cell culture incubators, defrosting freezers, recalibration of equipment)
• Adhere to federal and state regulations related to workplace safety and DEA compliance
• Work independently as appropriate, as well as professionally and efficiently within a research group

Qualifications

Minimum Hiring Standards:

• M.S. or equivalent degree in biomedical science
• Spoken and written communication skills that facilitate interaction with PI and other lab members
• Hands-on experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology and immunology as well as in vitro and in vivo
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering anenvironment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population offaculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or acommitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications:

• A strong publication record in the research area of immunology
• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in biomedical science with at least 3+ years of postdoctoral experience
• Experience with rodent in vivo and primary in vitro approaches in the setting of immunology research
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and Prism

The School of Medicinecontinuously strives for our workplace and learning environment to reflect the demographic and social milieu of the communities we serve. All qualifiedapplicants are encouraged to apply.

This is a restrictedposition with no set end date and continued employment is dependent uponproject need, availability of funding, and performance.

ORP Eligible: Yes

University Job Code: 33244-33246

VCU is committed tohiring veterans! VCU will include a veteran's period(s) of military service inthe calculation of their annual leave accrual rate. This may provide veteranswith an increased leave accrual!

FLSA
University Employee

Job FTE
100

Exemption Status
Exempt

Restricted Position
Yes

E-Class
UF - University Employee FT

Job Category
University Employee

ORP Eligible
Yes

Salary Range
$84,000-$90,000

Compensation Type
Salaried

Target Hire Date
5/25/2025

Contact Information for Candidates

SOM HR

Documents Needed to Apply