Research Scientist

3 weeks ago

Palo Alto, California, United States PAVIR Full time
Job Overview

Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate I to advance scientific research related to myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN), a type of chronic blood cancer. This role will perform laboratory-based research focused on advancing the understanding of MPN biology with the goal of developing new and improved treatment approaches for patients.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hematopoiesis, excellent organizational skills, and high competency in data analysis. They will also possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and be able to present findings to different audiences. Experience in hematology research, ideally on blood cancers, is preferred.

This position involves working closely with research colleagues and health services professionals, performing laboratory research, including using MPN mouse models. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of novel treatment approaches for veterans with blood cancers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct laboratory-based research on MPN and myeloid blood cancers, including mouse-related studies;
  • Presents findings in 1:1 meetings with PI and in lab meetings with peers and colleagues;
  • Perform data analysis and develop findings; document and store results in a carefully annotated manner;
  • Conduct literature reviews;
  • Create drafts for publication;
  • Presents results at scientific meetings and conferences;
  • Apply findings to the development of novel treatment approaches for veterans;
  • Ensure that research requirements, protocols, schedules, and deliverables are met;
  • Advance research in MPN by contributing to grant proposals and developing new research directions;
  • Other research activities as assigned.

About the Role:

This role offers a competitive salary range of $55,000 - $75,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus comprehensive benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, vision, dental, 14 paid holidays, paid vacation time, sick pay, a 401(k) with a fully vested 6% company match and 3% profit share, a wellness program, commuter benefits, and professional development training.

PAVIR is a nonprofit foundation affiliated with the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). As a condition of employment, all PAVIR employees are required to have an approved appointment with VAPAHCS and complete a background check before they can commence work.

Qualifications:

  • Required: Ph.D. or M.D.;
  • At least 5 years of prior research experience in biology and hematopoiesis;
  • Strong skills in laboratory-based research, including molecular & cellular biology techniques;
  • Strong skills in flow cytometry, functional genomics & proficiency with mouse models;
  • Excellent organizational skills;
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal);
  • High competency in data analysis, developing demonstrable research results, and presenting findings to different audiences;
  • High degree of scientific creativity, productivity, and ability to work independently;
  • Ability to supervise & train junior colleagues, students and research technicians;
  • Ability to collaborate and work closely with multi-disciplinary teams and multisite organizations;
  • Ability to generate and contribute to research grant applications; ability to write and submit manuscripts for publication;
  • Competence in rapidly building rapport across diverse environments;
  • Ability to think independently and develop novel hypotheses for testing;
  • Preferred: Degree in biomedical life sciences. Experience in hematology research, ideally on blood cancers;
  • Experience in mouse modeling.

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