Post Doc Fellow

Overview

Post-doctorate fellow at Dr. XiuMin Li from the Department of Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology, New York Medical College. Excellent laboratory skills and great attention to detail are much needed. Will work closely with the principal investigator (PI) and co-PI performing standard assays in BSL1 and BSL2 environments, in-vitro murine works, and other experiments to further analyze data and present at lab meetings, and conferences. The candidate will also participate in grant writing, manuscripts, and research reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine standard assays in BSL1 and BSL2 environments, including qRT-PCR, western blot, flow cytometry, cell culture, ELISA, intracellular cytokine staining, cell/tissue processing, and animal experiments.
• Design and execute experiments to identify biomarkers of small molecule therapeutics for cancer and other inflammatory diseases.
• Perform and document all specimen test procedures with accuracy, consistency, and timeliness, in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulatory guidelines; and assist with the generation and updating of said laboratory protocols
• Perform basic lab maintenance tasks, such as ordering laboratory reagents and other supplies, and keeping detailed laboratory records
• Participate in grant writing, abstracts, manuscripts, and research reports to present at lab meetings and national/international conferences, assist PI/co-PI with IACUC paperwork preparation including initial application, amendment and renewal
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary scientists to perform experiments.

Qualifications

Education requirement: Minimum: Ph.D. in the fields of microbiology, molecular biology and/or related.

Technical/computer skills

• Proficiency with complex laboratory calculations
• Knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, and clients.

Prior experience: Animal care and animal model handling.

Other skills/requirements: Communicate, show leadership, have good organizational skills, work in a dynamic team environment, and collaborate with other labs.

Physical: Ability to work with sensitive materials and scientific equipment.

Environmental

• Basic sciences wet laboratory setting
• May require working in close proximity to animals.
• May at times require working with or being in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious diseases are present.
• May perform tasks that require the use of personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses and shoes, protective clothing and gloves, and possibly a respirator.
• May require extended or unusual work hours based on research requirements and business needs.

Maximum Salary

USD $42,000.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $33,600.00/Yr.