Job Description:

The Hildebrand laboratory seeks a dedicated Staff Scientist to support our laboratory’s MHC-related studies in collaboration with scientists at other institutions.  Our OUHSC laboratory specializes in characterizing ligands presented by MHC molecules, and this is a specialty that few other laboratories offer. 

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years hands-on expertise in experimental design, cell culture techniques, and the isolation and purification of MHC ligands from diverse sources including cell lines and primary tissues; a minimum of two years of experience characterizing MHC ligands through mass spectrometry methods; experience in operating and maintaining liquid chromatography instruments and mass spectrometers. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 1 year of bioinformatics experience with the application PEAKS to facilitate downstream data analysis.

Duties:

• Non-tenured, specified term scientific position.


• Responsible for the management of a research laboratory.


• Conducts research, provides support to various research activities, and trains laboratory staff.


• Ensures all employees follow laboratory safety regulations and laboratory policies and procedures.


• Develops and implements laboratory operational policies and procedures.


• Develops and implements strategic goals for the lab and presents to Principal Investigator.


• Develops and oversees new projects to include but not limited to program analysis and possible sources of potential sponsored funding.


• Independently conducts research projects, constructs tests or assist with construction of tests, and collaborates with other researchers.


• Compiles data and prepares research manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals.


• Conducts literature searches in order to stay current with ongoing research in a specific field or project.


• Collects data and conducts analyses by interpreting, drawing conclusions and documenting the data.


• Presents research results to other researchers, committees, faculty, and at scientific meetings.


• Supervises laboratory personnel. 


• Responsible for hiring, terminating, training, conducting performance evaluations, disciplining, delegating, and monitoring employee's work.


• May have teaching responsibilities.


• May apply for grants or contracts.


• Performs related duties as needed to successfully fulfill the functions of the position

Required Education: Ph.D. or M.D AND:

• 36 months Postdoctoral Research Fellow experience.

Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of their scientific field.


• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions or conclusions.


• Ability to compile and analyze data.


• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals, agencies, and other entities to encourage cooperative strategies or develop information and interpret findings.


• Excellent verbal and written skills in order to prepare technical and research papers, grant applications, and publish and communicate findings to peers and at conferences.


• Advanced working knowledge of computers to store, process and analyze data. 


• Must be detail oriented.


• Ability to handle stressful situations and meet deadlines. 

Advertised Physical Requirements:

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  Physical: Standing for prolonged periods. Manual dexterity. Reaching, bending, stooping, and handling laboratory equipment.


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  Environmental: Laboratory Environment. Exposure to chemicals, biohazardous materials, carcinogens, blood borne pathogens, and other biohazards. 

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