Senior Research Associate in Gene Therapy
Employer: Center for Gene Therapy, The Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Location: Columbus, Ohio, USA
Salary: Competitive salary based on the candidate’s experience, benefits include family health insurance, matched retirement account
Discipline: Life Sciences, Gene Therapy, Cellular and Molecular Biology, RNAi, CRISPR, Neurological diseases, Peripheral Neuropathy, neuromuscular diseases, Adeno-Associated Viral (AAV) vectors, Immunology,
Start Date: As soon as possible
Position Type: Full-time
Organization Type: Non-profit
The Harper Lab at the Center for Gene Therapy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) is focused on developing gene therapies for muscular dystrophies and neuropathies. We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and independent Senior Research Associate to join our energetic, diverse and innovative team. We do molecular, cellular, and in vivo work. The ideal candidate will have experience in molecular biology and biochemistry (e.g. molecular cloning, western bloting, qPCR, various in vitro assays, and cell culture), as well as show talent or promise in scientific writing. Pre-clinical work in animal models may also be needed. This person will develop and validate new protocols for in vitro and in vivo experiments and will be responsible for training and directing junior lab members. A strong candidate will also have outstanding organization skills.
The Harper Lab operates as a team and we promote and esprits de corps and work-life balance. Our philosophy centers on the notion that productivity is more important than time spent in the lab, and although we seek an individual capable of working on-site daily, we are open to flexible working hours.
This position includes excellent retirement and health insurance benefits.
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ResponsibilitiesMaster of Science degree with one to two years of laboratory research experience OR Bachelor of Science degree with two to three years of laboratory research experience OR certification and experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.Honesty and integrity are paramountExcellent record-keeping skills and strong attention to detailDemonstrate initiative, self-motivation, and creativityExcellent organizational and interpersonal skillsGoal-oriented; self-directive, collaborativeActively participate as a member of a large, diverse team of scientistsComputer literate and, at minimum, able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPointExperience in preparation of research grant proposals and scientific publications Qualifications Performs research experiments independently, with guidance from the PI and other lab membersCollects and analyzes data in accordance with appropriate statistical proceduresMaintains an impeccable notebookAssists in data analysis, generates study progress reportsDevelops, writes and tests study protocolsAssists in the preparation of scientific publications and grant proposals Coordinates meetings and ensures effective communications with study consultants, co-investigators, and team membersPrepares study applications for the local regulatory committees, and ensures projects are in compliance with federal and institutional policyCollaborates with other research team members (at NCH and other research institutions) and provides training/technique support to other staff as neededPerforms miscellaneous related duties as required
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