Research Investigator Sr.

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution is seeking a talented scientist with expertise in immunology and a strong background in flow cytometry and sequencing. The successful candidate will manage projects, supervise a team, and communicate findings effectively to a broader research group.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated individual in immunology or cancer biology.
• Direct experience in high-dimensional flow cytometry and sequencing techniques.
• 5 years of project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and supervise technical staff.
• Liaison between Principal Investigator and technical team.
• Create advanced analyses and reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Supervisory skills

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent

Tools

High-dimensional flow cytometry

High throughput sequencing techniques

scRNA-seq

ATAC-seq

CyTOF

Job description

Duties: The successful candidate should have an advanced understanding of immunology and direct experience with high-dimensional flow cytometry, cutting-edge sequencing techniques and studies using human cohorts. The candidate will take a leadership role to independently manage projects, work directly with a clinical coordinator to obtain human samples, and train and supervise technical staff and higher level scientists associated with his/her managed projects. Techniques will include the utilization of pre-existing 'multi-omic' platforms such as scRNA-seq, ATAC-seq and CyTOF, as well as helping with de novo design, optimization, and validation of new techniques as needed.
He/she must be able to use analytical and decision-making skills to implement and troubleshoot projects. He/she will also be responsible for creating advanced analyses and reports to be presented to the larger research group.
Responsibilities include serving as a liaison between the Principle Investigator and the technical team, managing and monitoring operations and timelines, and supervising technical staff and clinical coordinator.

Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree and 5 years of experience.
A highly motivated individual (Ph.D.) in immunology, cancer biology or related field with knowledge of immunology and with direct experience in high-dimensional flow cytometry and high throughput sequencing techniques. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, effective communication skills, the ability to work as an effective member of a team, and be able to independently oversee initiation and completion of intermediate to complex, long-range tasks.

Reference Number: 40-29785

Salary Grade: RES

Employment Type: Exempt

Org: MI-Microbiology

Special Requirements:

Job Family: I-Technical/Professional Research