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The laboratory of Dr. Victoria Blaho is seeking a RESEARCH ASSOCIATE to be a part of an interactive team investigating novel roles for lipids in regulating immune and stem cell biology. Specifically, they are interested in exploring how the lipid S1P and its receptors regulate the development/activation/death of hematopoietic stem cells and mature immune cells. 

The successful candidate will play an important role in the growth of the program by performing molecular/cell biology and immunology experiments, tracking and updating laboratory inventory, and managing mouse colonies. This is a great opportunity to further develop a wide array of laboratory skills while gaining scientific knowledge and contributing to cutting-edge research. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Interacts with the Principal Investigator to plan research projects and assists with day-to-day laboratory management, including inventory management and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Performs technical procedures, including electrophoresis, chromatography, and immunological assays such as flow cytometry, ELISA, and immunohistochemistry
• Assists in mouse colony management
• Performs statistical analysis of data
• Troubleshooting laboratory protocols

Required Skills Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a biology, immunology, or related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant lab experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been attained is required
• Previous laboratory experience with standard molecular and cellular biology techniques, including PCR, western blotting, ELISA and immunohistochemistry is preferred.
• Candidates with 5 or more year's of lab experience with a Bachelor's or Master's degree, or candidates with a Ph.D. in a biological science may be considered for a Level II position

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic laboratory equipment and safety protocols
• Ability to work comfortably with mice models in a laboratory setting
• Demonstrated success in working in a team environment
• Be responsible, organized, and possess strong attention to detail
• Possess strong time management and organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word
• Embody the Institute’s core values of Commitment, Collaboration, Communication, Community and Compassion

The scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute are making research breakthroughs in cancer, neuroscience, immunology, and children's disease. We are also at the forefront of finding solutions for emerging health threats such as COVID-19, where we are working to identify drugs that may help millions of people. During our more than 40 year history, we have established an NCI-designated Cancer Center, designed one of the most sophisticated drug discovery centers in the nonprofit world, and created global collaborations that are leading to preventions, treatments and cures to improve human health.  

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute is an Equal Opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability – committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status as designated by federal, state or local law. For additional information about your rights as an applicant, click HERE. 

• High School diploma or equivalent with 5-6 years of relevant administrative/operational support/Project Management in manufacturing operations or office environment directly related to the duties of the job, OR demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements through a comparable number of years of work experience.

• Commercial print experience is desirable.

• Requires very good knowledge of general administrative/manufacturing operations procedures and knowledge of job specific processes to successfully execute and complete the more progressive/complex duties of the job. 

• Ability to follow company policy and understand any rules or regulations governing the work being completed and impact work has on department or company. 

• Able to apply broad work experience and knowledge when analyzing problems. 

• Must be able identify critical elements, variables and develop solutions. 

• Must be able to organize/prioritize existing resources and incorporate new information, as needed, to implement the most effective solutions.

• Able to communicate clearly and courteously with those who need to know of decisions/actions/problems. 

• Able to apply excellent business acumen and collaborative skills when resolving problems. Able to apply excellent functional computer knowledge in utilizing Microsoft Windows, or other technical tools in completing assignments. 

• Able to apply expertise in all the tools or applications used to complete work assignments. 

• Able to mentor junior level team members in the use of tools and/or systems in the position.

• Requires excellent communication skills with ability to state messages in a clear manner by using language that is easy for others to understand.  

• Able to explain programs policies and procedures in language that is understood by others.

• Able to write with the clarity and precision necessary for the work being performed.  Must have strong and demonstrated customer relationship skills.  

• Experience with WCSS, WBS, Foundation/Monarch Order Entry, RMS Distribution system, print billing experience is preferred.

• Direct Mail experience is an asset.

• Must be able to work weekends and holidays when needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is regularly required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include 20/20 vision, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

RRD IS AN EEO/AA INCLUDING VETS AND DISABLED EMPLOYER