Summary

Performs complex, responsible research work of an advanced nature requiring high-level skills and expertise; uses own initiative or supervises others in planning and completing advanced medical or research experiments in accordance with general directions from the principal investigator.

Job Duties

• Adheres to commonly held standards of professional ethics and scientific integrity.
• Plans, directs, and conducts research experiments as defined in my funded R35 grant. Namely, they will synthesize and make supercoiled DNA minicircles to bind to and study DNA acting enzymes.
• Evaluates and analyzes data generated.
• Develops research techniques and performs applications required for specific research projects.
• Reads and understands the literature is required.
• Documents the results of experiments thoroughly and reports results to the principal investigator as required.
• Trains and orients less experienced research staff.
• Helps recruit and trains new trainees and staff as new funding comes into the laboratory.
• Supervises, schedules, and coordinates the activities of less experienced research staff.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the PI.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field. 
• Four years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a basic science or a related field.