_Sanford Burnham Prebys is a preeminent, independent biomedical research institute dedicated to understanding human biology and disease, and advancing scientific discoveries to profoundly impact human health. Our scientists 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. _

The Ware laboratory has a POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE position available in the the Molecular Immunology Laboratory in the Center for Infectious and Inflammatory Disease at the Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute. The laboratory’s research focuses on cytokine signaling pathways and their role in host response to viral pathogens, autoimmunity, and cancer.  Successful candidates will work on ex vivo and in vivo models as part of on-going collaborations with Pharma R&D teams to identify novel druggable targets in inflammatory disease and develop candidate biological therapeutics for treating autoimmune disease and cancer.   

The candidate will be expected to perform a variety of molecular, cellular, biochemical and in vivo laboratory techniques including, isolation of immune cell populations, immunological assays, flow cytometry, standard and advanced molecular biology techniques and developing and working with in vivo models for inflammatory diseases.  In addition the candidate will be responsible for designing experiments and assays related to the projects and directing the work of technicians assigned to the projects.  The candidate will work with the Principal Investigator to achieve project goals and milestones.  The candidate will be expected to summarize and present work during internal and joint project meetings. 

TO APPLY: Interested candidates should apply online to the SBP career site by submitting one PDF document with a cover letter, CV, references and list of any publications or accomplishments. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Working with current laboratory and Pharma R&D personnel on collaborative projects to identify novel druggable targets in inflammatory disease and develop candidate therapeutics as guided by project plans.
• Independently design and perform experiments and procedures with high degree of complexity, demonstrating increasing expertise with a wide range of techniques
• Demonstrate flexibility in adapting methods and skills according to evolving project priorities
• Provide independent experimental design and planning
• Be able to analyze and interpret data from different sources and draw relevant conclusions
• Demonstrate knowledge in relevant specialized disciplines
• Be able to present results at internal and external meetings
• Accurately document experiments
• Contribute to writing of reports and manuscripts with increasing responsibility over time
• Work collaboratively across lab functions and train other junior lab staff as needed

Required Skills Required Experience

• Ph.D. degree in Biological Sciences or related field is required. Theoretical and practical knowledge in immunology highly desired.
• Previous Postdoc training is not required.
• Experience with standard cellular immunological assays using human and mouse models.
• Professional proficiency with multi-color flow cytometry, ELISA and other standard molecular immunology techniques and fundamental bioinformatics tools.
• Experience with standard molecular and cellular biology techniques including tissue culture, qRT-PCR, SDS-PAGE, Western Blotting, siRNA and shRNA.
• Experience with mouse models and small animal work including tissue collection, bone marrow isolation and transplantation.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct, present and publish research projects.

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities

• The ability to work independently and to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work in an interactive and collaborative team
• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
• Possess strong attention to detail, analytical, time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Embody the Institute's core values of Commitment, Collaboration, Communication, Community and Compassion

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.

ATTRIBUTES AND PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES:

1. Strong oral and written communication skills.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills.
3. Critical thinking skills
4. Cultural competency.
5. Integrity and honesty.
6. Verbal and written proficiency in Spanish (preferred, not required).
7. Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting (preferred, not required). REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Degree issuing institution and or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
8. Graduate from an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner program located in a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory.
9. A minimum of one year of clinical provider experience in direct patient care as a certified family nurse practitioner, or the approval of IHSC’s Medical Director based on the receiving sites ability to mentor and teach the newly licensed provider.

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

1. Current certification as Family Nurse Practitioner by ANCC or AANP.
2. Must have an unrestricted, current RN and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license in the state in which the duty satiation is located. Any changes to license must be reported to employer immediately
3. Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers® certification through the American Heart Association.
4. This position does not require privileging by IHSC.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of and ability to apply professional nursing principles, procedures, and techniques to patient care.
2. Knowledge of drugs and therapeutics when prescribing and dispensing medication.
3. Practical knowledge of laboratory procedures and guideline; skill in collecting a variety of samples.
4. Ability to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures.
5. Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment.
6. Ability to utilize telephonic interpreter/translation services to complete assigned duties if not fluent in a language the patient understands.
7. Ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and flexibility in work requirements.
8. Ability to communicate proficiently in English (verbal and written) in order to develop positive rapport with patients, co-workers and other stakeholders.
9. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment.
10. Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment including electronic health records, web based training and communications.
11. Knowledge of, and moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.
12. Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 10 minutes and maintain balance.
2. Required to respond to any medical emergency within 4 minutes, where a fast walk or jog may be necessary to provide assistance.
3. Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
4. Must have the ability to assist sick, injured or aging detainees or staff exiting the building during an emergency (may require lifting, dragging, wheeling or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self).
5. Must be able to see, hear and smell with or without the use of aides if necessary (exceptions on a case by case basis).
6. Must easily alternate between kneeling and standing.
7. Must be able to lift, push, or carry 30 pounds.
8. Must perform the duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.
9. Must be capable of standing on hard services (cement floors) for long periods of time. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: This is a contract position and supervisory controls will be set forth by the contract vendor. Technical oversight will be provided by the Government Technical Monitor (GTM).

STG International, Inc (STGi) is a workforce solutions company providing comprehensive healthcare delivery, Head Start and management consulting services and human capital solutions help our clients. Our services and solutions help our clients sustain and enhance their operations to better accomplish their mission. _ _STGI OFFERS A COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE WHICH INCLUDES MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, 401K WITH COMPANY MATCH AND A GENEROUS PTO POLICY.

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