Postdoctoral Associate, Laronda Lab

Description

• The Postdoctoral Associate will design, organize, and conduct highly specialized and advanced experiments using established scientific protocols and procedures and, in some cases, designing new protocols;
• summarize findings and publish results in research journals; assume general responsibility for scientific operations of the laboratory;

provide supervision and guidance to junior technicians, students, and researchers.This position is specifically to assist on a NIH Human BioMolecular Atlas Program grant.

More information available at : Larondalab.org and Essential Job Functions :

Located in Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center on Northwestern University Chicago Campus

Design and implement research protocols; design safety procedures; adapt new procedures, methods, or instrumentation relative to research procedures.

Oversee media preparation, animal maintenance and equipment maintenance, quality control analysis of reagents.

• Collect, prepare, and analyze research data; keep a detailed notebook summarizing experiments and recording research data;
• maintain computer database of research data; tabulate and display data for presentation in research conferences and for manuscript preparation;

use graphics and statistical software to analyze and present data.

Supervise other personnel in the laboratory to coordinate research efforts for increased efficiency; participate in training of fellows, residents, students, and volunteer workers as needed.

Search pertinent scientific literature and draft / edit manuscripts.

Assist in grant writing.

Present data in written and oral form at local and national meetings.

Assist with ordering and procurement of supplies and equipment and with general maintenance of laboratory.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Ph.D. or equivalent in a basic or health science with 2-3 years of previous postdoc experience preferred.

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to work in a highly collaborative fast-paced environment

Ability to successfully interact with diverse stakeholders including clinicians, basic scientists, and translational researchers

Ability to multitask and manage multiple ongoing projects simultaneously

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education PhD : Biology Benefit Statement For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes : Medical, dental and vision insuranceEmployer paid group term life and disabilityEmployer contribution toward Health Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave403(b) with a 5% employer matchVarious voluntary benefits :

Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

Tuition assistance

Student loan servicing and support

Adoption benefits

Backup Childcare and Eldercare

Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

Discount purchasing program

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