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Department

BSD BMB - Kossiakoff Lab

About the Department

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology studies how biomolecules function and interact to drive the complex, diverse, and adaptive behaviors of living systems. Our focus is on biological mechanisms described at the atomic level. We are highly collaborative and often employ multiple approaches to address otherwise intractable questions. We have particular strengths in membrane proteins and RNA biochemistry and are pioneers in all areas of biophysics, structural biology, biochemistry, and protein engineering and design.

Job Summary

The Kossiakoff Lab focuses on developing technology to generate synthetic antibodies for basic and applied research. These synthetic antibodies are important for biotherapeutic drug discovery projects and for tools in structural biology applications. The Lab is highly interdisciplinary and requires team members to develop a range of technical skills, especially expertise in cell biology. There is also a need to work effectively in a team environment. The envisioned projects require working with tumor samples and performing in vitro antibody binding and cytotoxicity assays. A significant component of the work will require expertise in in vivo mouse studies.

Responsibilities

• Performs experiments and collects and analyzes data. Participates in the promotion of a research project.

• Participates in the preparation and writing of grant applications and reports, and co-authors/authors scientific research manuscripts. Provides peer review of grant applications and scientific manuscripts.

• Collaborates on development of new research projects with academic and community-based organizations.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a PhD in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Bench experience with cell-based assays and flow cytometry.

• Tumor tissue sample analysis.

• In vivo mouse models of cancer.

• At least one peer-reviewed publication in a related field.

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to maintain calm and courteous demeanor and to work productively despite heavy workload, competing priorities, complex problems, and tight deadlines.

• Excellent problem-solving skills required. Ability to use appropriate resources to resolve an issue.

• Ability to follow an issue through to resolution.

• In vivo mouse study capability.

• In vivo animal imaging.

• Considerable skill in working both independently and as a team member.

• Ability to take initiative and organize and complete projects with minimal supervision.

Working Conditions

• Research Lab setting.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)

• Cover letter (required)

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Job Family

Research

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Range

$60,000.00 - $80,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University&rsquo;s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

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Posting Statement

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