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Research Scientist

Employer
Virginia Commonwealth University
Location
Virginia, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Oct 26, 2020

Position Information

University Code 33242 University Title Scientist 2 University Job Family Research & Innovation ORP Eligible Yes For more information on ORP, visit: Retirement Plans
Recruitment Pool All Applicants Recruitment Type Single Title Scope of Search Regional Working Title Research Scientist Position Number 590950 Position Type Staff Job Status Full-Time FLSA Indicator Exempt Employee Group University Employee Department Surgery Organizational Overview

At VCU, we Make it Real through learning, research, creativity, service and discovery — the hallmarks of the VCU experience. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity, VCU is a great place to work. It’s a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work.

Position Primary Purpose and General Responsibilities

To support and expand basic, translational, and clinical research activities in the Pancreatic and Hepatobiliary Cancer Research laboratory in the Department of Surgery. Responsible for independently conducting and troubleshooting experiments, organizing and maintaining experimental records, analyzing and interpreting data, preparing technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses, presenting data and findings, and supervising research staff.

Minimum Hiring Standards

• Master’s in biological or health sciences with at least 10 years of research experience is required
• Animal physiology, biochemistry, and basic bench laboratory skills are needed.
• Ability to independently design, conduct, and analyze scientific studies to test hypotheses in basic biological sciences
• Ability to communicate and disseminate the results in oral and written formats
• At least 5 years overseeing multiple diverse research projects in an academic research laboratory is required.
• Experience in at least three of the following areas is also required: mouse models of cancer, biochemistry, tissue/cell culture, and flow cytometry.

Preferred Hiring Standards

PhD Preferred; Experience with digital data acquisition systems and laboratory management

Required Licenses/ Certifications Anticipated Hiring Range $70,000 - $74,000 Application Process/Additional Information Campus MCV Campus Hours/Week 40 Normal Work Days/Hours M-F, 8-5 Job Open Date 10/26/2020 Posting will close on or before Open Until Filled Yes Job Category Research Is this a restricted position? Yes Is this position eligible to participate in alternative work arrangements? Yes Sensitive Position Yes- A pre-employment fingerprint background check will be required. Resource Critical No Quick Link http://www.vcujobs.com/postings/101344 Posting Specific Questions

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  2. Other Document
  3. Resume


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