Responsibilities include developing specific research project, designing and implementing research protocols; troubleshooting and customizing experimental tools to respond to research questions; designing safety procedures; adapting new procedures, methods or instrumentation relative to research procedures; collecting, preparing and analyzing research data; generating clear and timely records of experimental work; maintaining computer database of research data; tabulating and displaying data for presentation in research conferences and for manuscript preparation; using graphics and statistical software to analyze and present data; communicating ideas and results with lab members; supervising other personnel in the laboratory to coordinate research efforts as needed; participating in training of graduate students and technicians as needed; searching pertinent scientific literature as needed; assisting with ordering and procurement of supplies and equipment and with general maintenance of laboratory.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in a relevant field with a background in immunology, molecular and cellular biology, and/or computational biology.

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