What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Scientist position at TPIRC?
Job Title: Research Scientist Focus: Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, and Pulmonology Reports To: Director of Research Job purpose:The Research Scientist will advance translational programs in pulmonology, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and cystic fibrosis. This role will design and lead laboratory studies that bridge bench discovery with patient-derived datasets in a collaborative, fast-paced research environment. Duties and Responsibilities:Lead independent and collaborative research projects focused on pulmonary immunology, epithelial biology, or inflammatory disease mechanisms.Characterize phenotypes and functions of immune and structural cell populations from patient and animal sources.Design experimental approaches and supervise technical staff or junior scientists as needed.Optimize assays for immune cell isolation, culture, and activation.Perform molecular and histological characterization of lung development and injury models.Contribute to manuscript preparation, grant applications, and cross-functional project reviews.Maintain organized experimental records and oversee reagent/supply management. Qualifications:Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Molecular/Cell Biology, Pulmonary Biology, or a related discipline.Demonstrated record of productivity (publications, patents, or leadership of projects).Hands-on experience with Luminex multiplex assays, flow cytometry, immunoassays (ELISA), Western blotting, and molecular cloning.Skilled in mammalian cell culture, viral vector production/transduction, and qPCR.Experience with lung histopathology, immunofluorescence, or morphometric analysis preferred.Excellent written and oral communication skills, and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.Comfortable in a dynamic, translational research environment where projects evolve rapidly.Physical requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk between multiple office locations that include the use of stairs (elevator is only available in some instances).This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. Direct reports:N/AThe company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Salary : $105,000 - $115,000