Research Scientist I

Tulane University Translational Science Institute; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University Translational Science Institute in Covington, Louisiana is seeking a Research Scientist to work on an Alzheimer's project study involving nonhuman primates. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. or equivalent and have significant laboratory experience.

The role involves conducting meaningful research, testing vaccine effects, and managing scheduling and regulatory documents. Candidates with strong research backgrounds in biological sciences and experience with animal models will be prioritized.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree with laboratory experience, especially with nonhuman primate work.
• Strong laboratory research experience in an academic environment.
• Experience working with and testing animal models, especially nonhuman primate.
• Experience working with organoid models.

Responsibilities

• Conduct meaningful research in a Biomedical Virology laboratory.
• Test vaccine effects on clinical outcomes and identify biomarkers.
• Prepare scheduling and regulatory documents, progress reports, and presentations.

Skills

Technical skills to conduct research

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets

Task and project management skills

Education

Terminal Degree (Ph.D./M.D./D.V.M.)

Job description

This Research Scientist position is a staff appointment for an individual holding a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree with laboratory experience, especially with nonhuman primate work experience. The classification of Research Scientist I is the entry-level position in the job hierarchy. They will work in a Biomedical Virology laboratory working on an Alzheimer's project study in a nonhuman primate model and testing vaccine effects on clinical outcomes, identifying biomarkers and other parameters involved in disease or protection against a viral disease with progression to vascular dementia, and preparation of scheduling and regulatory documents as well as progress reports and presentations. They will work with the Principal Investigator, the current staff/lab manager, and interact with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Technical skills and competencies to conduct quantifiable, meaningful research
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to interact with individuals of diverse backgrounds at all levels, internal and external to the organization
• Ability to work collaboratively as a positive, contributing member of a team
• Ability to keyboard and utilize various standardized word processing, spreadsheet preparation, and presentation software.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Ability to prioritize work, performing assignments with minimal supervision

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Terminal Degree (Ph.D./M.D./D.V.M.,etc.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicant has a Ph.D., DVM, or MD in the Biological/Biomedical Sciences and/or Neurosciences field
• Applicants have strong laboratory research experience in an academic environment
• Applicants have experience working with and testing animal models, especially nonhuman primate
• Applicants have experience working with organoid models

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