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Tulane University

Research Scientist I

covington, LA

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Tulane University lists this Research Scientist I opportunity in covington, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Job Description

This Research Scientist position is a staff appointment for an individual holding a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree with laboratory experience, especially with nonhuman primate work experience. The classification of Research Scientist I is the entry-level position in the job hierarchy. They will work in a Biomedical Virology laboratory working on an Alzheimer’s project study in a nonhuman primate model and testing vaccine effects on clinical outcomes, identifying biomarkers and other parameters involved in disease or protection against a viral disease with progression to vascular dementia, and preparation of scheduling and regulatory documents as well as progress reports and presentations. They will work with the Principal Investigator, the current staff/lab manager, and interact with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students and staff.

This Research Scientist position is a staff appointment for an individual holding a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree with laboratory experience, especially with nonhuman primate work experience. The classification of Research Scientist I is the entry-level position in the job hierarchy. They will work in a Biomedical Virology laboratory working on an Alzheimer’s project study in a nonhuman primate model and testing vaccine effects on clinical outcomes, identifying biomarkers and other parameters involved in disease or protection against a viral disease with progression to vascular dementia, and preparation of scheduling and regulatory documents as well as progress reports and presentations. They will work with the Principal Investigator, the current staff/lab manager, and interact with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students and staff.

Responsibilities

Technical skills and competencies to conduct quantifiable, meaningful research

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to interact with individuals of diverse backgrounds at all levels, internal and external to the organization

Ability to work collaboratively as a positive, contributing member of a team

Ability to keyboard and utilize various standardized word processing, spreadsheet preparation, and presentation software.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

Ability to prioritize work, performing assignments with minimal supervision

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Terminal Degree (Ph.D./M.D./D.V.M.,etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Applicant has a Ph.D., DVM, or MD in the Biological/Biomedical Sciences and/or Neurosciences field

Applicants have strong laboratory research experience in an academic environment

Applicants have experience working with and testing animal models, especially nonhuman primate

Applicants have experience working with organoid models

About Us

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process.

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covington, LA, 70435, US

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