Department

BSD MED - Dermatology - He Research Staff

About the Department

The He research lab currently has an R35 grant. There are three research topics under investigation which include: Role of RNA methylation in UV damage response and inflammation in skin cancer; Role of RNA modifications in arsenic tumorigenicity; Role of RNA methylation in UV-induced DNA damage repair and tumorigenesis.

Job Summary

The Staff Scientist will design experiments, and perform experiments in molecular biology, biochemistry, sequencing, imaging, using cell culture, mouse models, and human/mouse samples. They will keep careful written and computerized records of all experiments. The techniques and roles include, but not limited to: cell culture and co-culture, cloning, flow cytometry, fluorescent-activated cell sorting (FACS), DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, qPCR, RIP, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, RNA-seq, RIP-seq, ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq, and DNA sequencing, immunoblot, mouse model breeding and experiments, immunoprecipitation, mentoring junior trainees, manuscript writing, presentations at group meetings and conferences, and grant writing. The Staff Scientist will interact with other laboratory members and collaborators under the direction of Dr. He.

Responsibilities

Direct research project that focuses on the mechanisms of skin carcinogenesis by environmental exposure and chemoprevention.

Perform complex research projects in the area of cellular biology, molecular biology, chemical biology and signal transduction.

Coordinate work with other scientists in the laboratory and other laboratories, collaborate effectively on joint research projects, and take part in lab management and collaborative projects with other labs.

Recognize abnormal results and trouble shoot conditions or procedures to correct problems. Adapt existing procedures to current work needs and make significant contributions to methodology. Summarize results and assist in interpreting experimental findings.

Prepare manuscripts, grant applications, and presentations at meetings.

Mentor junior trainees in the lab, including junior postdocs, graduate students, undergraduate students, and high school students.

Serves as a resource for collecting data and performing analysis. Facilitates and promotes a research project by providing scientific or intellectual information.

Develops laboratory protocols and training on new techniques. Manage, analyze and make recommendations on complex data sets for research.

Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a PhD in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

Expertise in molecular, cellular and biochemical techniques.

Experience with mammalian cell culture, microscopy, immunoassays, molecular biology and animal models is desirable.
 

Preferred Competencies

Attention to detail.

Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate by oral and written methods.

Work with fixed deadlines as well as multitask.
 

Application Documents

Resume/CV (required)

Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Research

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

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FLSA Status

Exempt

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Pay Range

$80,000.00 - $100,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

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