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The Abbott lab, in the Department of Immunology and Genomic Medicine at National Jewish Health, is seeking a highly motivated Senior Lab Researcher to join the team. The Abbott lab studies innate immune mechanisms in inflammatory disease with a particular emphasis on functional genetics. The lab is fast-paced, energetic and highly collaborative.

This position includes performing complex laboratory procedures such as molecular analysis (protein, DNA, RNA, cloning). Experience in tissue culture, basic cell and molecular biology techniques is essential and experience in mouse husbandry and colony maintenance is preferred. Good organization and prioritization skills are required.

The members of the team are highly collaborative and interactive, and the candidate must have strong motivation and communication skills. The incumbent must be able to accurately record and coordinate data collection and analysis and manage interactions with colleagues in a professional manner.

A cover letter (including personal statement and future career goals, 1-page limit) is required for review of the application. In addition, please provide three professional references with contact information.

Position Summary

The position independently performs all phases of experimental investigations and collaborates with the principal investigators in the progress of major research projects. Acts as a technical advisor to laboratory technical, support and auxiliary staff.

Essential Duties

• Plans, develops, operates, records, collaborates and reports on research projects.
• Performs as the technical advisor on techniques involving complex analyses utilizing highly sophisticated techniques.
• Provides guidance to laboratory staff, including technicians, support and auxiliary staff.
• Plans, organizes and leads the work of Lab Researchers and Lab Technicians.
• Serves as the primary contact with the research staff for technical services on major techniques, recording devices and statistical procedures relative to the specifically assigned field.
• Reviews quality control of new of modified laboratory techniques which may affect any part of major projects.
• Performs routine and non-routine tests leading to the successful completion of developed experiments.
• Prepares statistical tabulations, using a calculator or computer.
• Demonstrates enhanced proficiency in data analysis, preparation of glassware, extraction and plating procedures, programming and mathematical ordering systems.
• Oversees supply functions, inventory control, equipment use and maintenance, and animal care and ordering, as needed.
• Ensures laboratory and staff compliance with departmental, Institution and regulatory policies
• Maintains compliance with all institutional / safety training requirements.
• Maintains laboratory records, supplies, samples in an organized manner (such as a laboratory notebook and sample storage record).

Other Duties & Responsibilities

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Core Values

Minimum Qualifications

Salary Range : $58,656.00 - $77,572.56

Benefits

At National Jewish Health, we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care, our employees are our greatest asset. With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future.