Research Scientist

Salary : $38.50 Hourly

Location : HPU Downtown Campus; Honolulu

Job Type : Staff - Grant Funded Part Time Non Exempt (OI)

Job Number : 02606

Department : OAA, Inst Research, Assessment, Planning

Opening Date : 02 / 20 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 24 / 2025 12 : 00 AM Hawaii

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Description

Job Summary :

The Research Scientist is a technical expert in cell culture and electrophysiology and will conduct experimentation that supports preclinical, collaborative, drug discovery projects. In addition, the Research Scientist will contribute to preparation of manuscripts and reports, supervising undergraduate researchers, and providing oral presentations to research stakeholders.

This is a part-time position, for up to 25 hours per week.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

• Ph.D. in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or related field
• Proven experience in project execution and management of cell biology experimental projects
• Three years' experience in cell culture and electrophysiology (including patch-clamp instrumentation)
• Three years' experience in contributing to the maintenance and operation of cell culture instrumentation and supporting laboratories.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and statistical software (e.g., GraphPad)

Desired Qualifications :

Other Qualifications :

Key Responsibilities / Essential Job Functions :

1.Plan and conduct preclinical cell culture experiments to support drug development (50%)

2.Maintain cell culture and electrophysiology labs (15%)

3.Train and supervise students in assisting in preclinical cell culture experiments (15%)

4.Document work and present oral and written reports on progress (15%)

5. Performs other related duties as assigned (5%)

This description is not designed to list all activities, duties or responsibilities which may be required for this job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned at any time.

Hawai?i Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable environment in which faculty and staff can excel irrespective of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, marital status, or any other protected class covered by state and federal law. Hawai?i Pacific University encourages applications from veterans and individuals with disabilities. A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.

We seek talented and energetic people who thrive on challenge and innovation in supporting the mission and values of our university. HPU offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Are you able to follow verbal and written instructions as well as maintain work logs?

Do you have proven experience in project execution and management of cell biology experimental projects?

Do you have three years' experience in cell culture and electrophysiology (including patch-clamp instrumentation) ?

Do you have at least three years' experience in contributing to the maintenance and operation of cell culture instrumentation and supporting laboratories?

Do you have proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and statistical software (e.g., GraphPad)?

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