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The Diabetes Research Institute has an exciting opportunity for a Scientist, SOM position. The incumbent supports the University’s research goals and objectives by engaging in complex experiments and investigations in a range of areas, depending on specialty and interests. Moreover, an employee in this position contributes to the scientific community and promotes the University’s reputation as a leader in the field.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Oversees research employees, students, and other relevant staff.

• Authors scientific publications, technical and agency reports, and patent applications.

• Assists in the development of training materials for research staff.

• Plans experiments and records and analyzes findings.

• Prepares research proposals and funding applications.

• Ensures that all activities are in compliance with applicable quality and regulatory standards.

• Maintains current knowledge of relevant scientific and technical developments.

• Presents ongoing work and findings to colleagues at academic conferences.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D., M.D. or other doctoral level degree in relevant field

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions

Isolation of islets and other cells from human and nonhuman primate tissues Preparation of islets and other cells for transplant/infusion Molecular and cellular techniques for Immunologic and imaging assessments of human and nonhuman primate blood and tissues Data compilation and statistical analysis

Department Specific Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or other doctoral level degree in relevant field

Experience:

Lab Based

Islet isolation and analysis (cell type, function, viability) and preparation for transplantation – any species but human and/or nonhuman primate ideal

Isolation and analysis of cells from hematopoietic and other tissues any species but human and/or nonhuman primate ideal

Molecular and cellular immunologic and tissue imaging techniques

Flow cytometry

In vitro assessments of islet function

In vitro assessments of immune cells in the allo and xeno transplant setting

Data compilation into graphs and preparation of slides, figures for grants and publications

Ability to compile different types of data and interpret at the assay and bigger picture level

Statistical analysis of data

Writing animal care and use protocols

Laboratory regulatory requirements

Assistance in grant and manuscript preparation

Management

Coordination of 1-6 laboratory staff

Representation of lab within DRI and for interactions with key internal and external partners

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

A14