Spinal Cord Injury Research Associate

1 week ago

Palo Alto, California, United States PAVIR Full time

Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) is seeking a highly skilled Spinal Cord Injury Research Associate to join our team. As a key member of our research group, you will design, implement, and lead basic and applied research projects independently and in collaboration with our Principal Investigator and other research staff.

The successful candidate will have expertise in advanced biological techniques and procedures using live animals (mice), animal tissue and in vitro cultured human or animal cells. They will also be responsible for collaborating with the P.I. on the design and execution of laboratory experiments, serving as the main contact for experiments, and guiding and training lab technicians when necessary.

Estimated salary for this position is $90,000 - $120,000 per year, depending on experience. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement plan, and generous paid time off.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the P.I. on the design and execution of laboratory experiments; Serve as the main contact for experiments;
  • Design, implement, and lead laboratory experiments
  • Analyze data from experiments; Prepare charts for presentations and publication;
  • Write papers on projects for publication;
  • Perform general lab organization; Guide and train lab technicians when appropriate;
  • Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in a relevant field
  • At least three years of prior research experience in neuroscience (specifically spinal cord injury biology), stem cell biology, molecular biology, or a related discipline;
  • Advanced knowledge of scientific research methodology;
  • Excellent record keeping and experimental documentation capabilities;
  • Excellent organizational skills;
  • Strong scientific writing skills and demonstrated capacity to drive first author publications;
  • Knowledge of safe handling/storage of biohazardous chemicals & bloodborne pathogens;
  • Solid training in general lab skills such as micro-pipeting, PCR analysis, genomic and plasmid DNA preparation, protein measurements, and tissue homogenization;
  • Solid training in analytical skills, including routine calculations of dilution factors and solution concentrations as well as using Excel and other programs for data calculation and analysis;
  • Knowledge of research procedures and protocols gained through education or experience;
  • Experience in a variety of research techniques/methods and follow-up data collection;
  • Knowledge of laboratory safety rules and procedures;
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), including public speaking skills;
  • Ability to work independently and proactively;
  • Ability to work within a team context and collaborate with other lab personnel.

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