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San Francisco, CA
Postdoctoral Scientist
San Francisco, CA
Swift Group
San Francisco, CA
Postdoctoral Scientist
  • Performs other work related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position
  • Develops new methods, tests, collects data, analyses data, interpretats data, writes grant proposals as PI and as a co-investigator and preparing manuscripts for publication
  • Conduct imaging studies in human subjects and animals using the developed techniques and perform data analysis
  • Design and perform or supervise molecular biology experiments (including sample management, sample preparation, genotyping and gene expression experiments) with only general direction
  • Participate in genetic analysis in the setting of international consortium efforts (for example, the Cohorts for Heart and Aging Research in Genomic Epidemiology (CHARGE) Glycemia-Diabetes Working Group)
  • Master and execute complex genetic analytic techniques (examples: genome-wide association study, functional annotation of genetic variants, family based genetic analysis, meta-analysis)
  • This position performs other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position
New York, NY
Postdoctoral Scientist Immuno
New York, NY
Daugherty-Kovacek
New York, NY
Postdoctoral Scientist Immuno
  • Manage external collaborations with contract research organizations and academic institutions
  • Critically reviewing and interpreting data with respect to demonstrating drug mechanism of action
  • Planning, coordination and execution of key experiments to characterize functional activity of drug candidates (i.e. in cellular systems)
  • Collaborate across research departments at Shire
  • Presentation of results at internal meetings, conferences and preparation of manuscripts for publica
  • Proven team player
  • Work closely in a team environment, as well as independently to acquire data, analyze and interpret results
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Los Angeles, CA
Research Postdoctoral Scientist
Los Angeles, CA
O'Conner LLC
present
Los Angeles, CA
Research Postdoctoral Scientist
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  • Ensure research resources are used in an effective and efficient manner
  • Contribute to commercial study contracts
  • Liaise with research colleagues and support staff on routine matters
  • Attend and contribute to relevant meetings
  • Ordering supplies and maintaining the supply stocks
  • Organizing laboratory inventories of reagents
  • Orienting new laboratory members to the policies and regulations for their research
Education Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Prevention
Bachelor’s Degree in Prevention
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor’s Degree in Prevention
Skills Skills
  • Cover letter indicating current and future research interests and expected availability date
  • Strong interpersonal skills for interaction with peers
  • Strong microscopy, imaging, and computer skills
  • Knowledge of Pi's area of research specialization. Demonstrated technical competency in a variety of research techniques and protocols
  • Description of past research experience and accomplishments
  • Works closely with students and supervise research staff as necessary
  • Operates specific equipment and train other laboratory personnel
  • Performs other work related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position
  • A PhD in biomedical engineering, biochemistry, pharmaceutical science, material science, or related field. Demonstrated, in-depth knowledge of biomedical devices including transport kinetics, biocompatibility, device fabrication, drug formulations, and dissolution methodologies. Experience in mechnical properties and testing of polymers, in-vivo testing, and antiretroviral drug formulations is
  • CV (curriculum vitae)
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11 Postdoctoral Scientist resume templates

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Postdoctoral Scientist, Chemical Biology Resume Examples & Samples

  • A minimum of a Doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D.) is required in a relevant discipline such as chemical biology, chemistry, biochemistry, enzymology, or related field
  • Experience in chemical biology studies including covalent or photoaffinity probe labeling of proteins, characterization and purification of probe-labeled proteins
  • Ability to collaborate with scientists in multiple disciplines
  • Experience in mass spectrometry and proteomics is desired
  • Quantitative analytical skills
  • Expert in standard chemical biology techniques is preferred
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Postdoctoral Scientist, Cell Line Development Resume Examples & Samples

  • A minimum of a Doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D.) is required in a relevant discipline such as biological sciences, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or related field
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience working with mammalian cell culture, genome engineering (creation of knock-ins, knock-outs, etc. using CRISPR or equivalent technology) and molecular biology (PCR, DNA/RNA isolation, restriction digestion, etc.)
  • Familiarity with protein expression/analytical techniques, flow cytometry, and microfluidic cell culture would be an asset
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills are required. This work is highly collaborative and requires a desire to be part of a team
  • Be comfortable working in a matrix environment and have the ability to connect with different functional groups and people who work in multiple levels while embracing and driving change
  • Able to work in Spring House, PA
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Postdoctoral Scientist Resume Examples & Samples

  • A minimum of a Doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D.) is required in Life Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, and related fields
  • Research experience in skin biology including experience with culturing and handling of human skin cells and tissues, in vitro biochemical (ELISA, enzymatic activity) and molecular (QPCR) assays is strongly preferred
  • 1 – 2 years of industrial experience is preferred
  • Working knowledge in current biology/biochemistry pathways and techniques are required
  • Ability to lead projects, acquire, analyze, interpret and organize data, write and document research experiments and protocols
  • It is required that the candidate be self-motivated, productive and has excellent communication, leadership and scientific problem solving skills
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require future sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1-B status) now or in the future
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Postdoctoral Scientist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Organizes and implements a laboratory for computational psychiatry within the Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Develops new methods, tests, collects data, analyses data, interpretats data, writes grant proposals as PI and as a co-investigator and preparing manuscripts for publication
  • Mentors graduate and undergraduate students and applying for career development awards
  • Presents their research findings on a regular basis to both peers within the department and at national and international meetings
  • PhD degree in cognitive neuroscience or a related field is preferred
  • Expertise in computational neuropsychiatry, social learning and autism are highly desirable
  • Expertise in functional magnetic resonance imaging is highly desirable
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Postdoctoral Scientist Immuno Resume Examples & Samples

  • Planning, coordination and execution of key experiments to characterize functional activity of drug candidates (i.e. in cellular systems)
  • Critically reviewing and interpreting data with respect to demonstrating drug mechanism of action
  • Collaborate across research departments at Shire
  • Manage external collaborations with contract research organizations and academic institutions
  • Presentation of results at internal meetings, conferences and preparation of manuscripts for publica
  • Ph.D. in Biology, Immunology, or related field with extensive knowledge and experience in cell biology
  • Research experience in tumor immunology and immunotherapy preferred; ideally experienced in performing immune cell functional assays (proficient in flow cytometry and other immunology-related assays)
  • Ability to work independently and also in a group/collaborative environment
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills (English)
  • Self-motivated; brilliant analytical and problem solving skills
  • Effective organization skills
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Postdoctoral Scientist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Researches and studies glial cell functions using rat and mouse. Performs histology, molecular biology, and microinjections
  • Designs and evaluates experiments and develops new ideas. Plans and develops research methods and techniques within the framework of the project
  • Maintains accurate records of research findings and analyzes results. Trains students on basic lab operations and functions
  • Prepares research results for publications in reports, papers, journals, books, and other media
  • Attends, contributes to, and leads internal and external meetings
  • This position performs other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position
  • Degree in biological or biomedical science
  • Strong record of publications including at least one first author, peer-reviewed publication in the field of neurobiology preferred but not required
  • Experience with mouse husbandry, electrophysiology, and molecular biology techniques
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Postdoctoral Scientist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Designs, evaluates and conducts experiments
  • Assist in the development of new ideas that promote current research
  • Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts
  • Works closely with students and supervise research staff as necessary
  • Operates specific equipment and train other laboratory personnel
  • Impeccable aseptic technique and strong molecular biology skills (basic tissue culture, PCR, molecular cloning, RNA extraction and analysis)
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: biochemistry (protein purification and analysis, in vitro assays, etc.), genetics (genetic manipulation through CRISPR knockout, shRNA knockdown, etc.), gene expression and bioinformatics (analysis of local and global gene expression data), and cell biology (fluorescence microscopy, flow-cytometry, etc)
  • Experience working with laboratory animals is preferred
  • Ability to prepare research for publication and present at scientific meetings
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Postdoctoral Scientist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Cover letter indicating current and future research interests and expected availability date
  • CV (curriculum vitae)
  • Description of past research experience and accomplishments
  • Names of three references
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Postdoctoral Scientist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Conducts cell and molecular biological experiments, drug screen and animal experiments
  • Mentors junior researchers
  • Manages lab, e.g. reagent ordering, prepares common solutions and organizes lab
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Nanoindentation Postdoctoral Scientist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ph.D. in Materials Science, Mechanical engineering or related field is required
  • 3+ years in solid mechanics (plasticity), performing Nanoindentation/ small-scale mechanical testing measurements are required
  • Strong background in mechanisms of deformation and fracture in solids and/or high temperature mechanical testing is desirable
  • Experience with AFM/SEM is a plus
  • Ability to work well within cross-functional teams
  • Good written and spoken communication skills are expected
  • Able to work in US without sponsorship
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Nanoscale Microscopy Postdoctoral Scientist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ph.D. in electrical engineering, computer science, applied physics or related field
  • Strong background in using SEM and AFM for sample characterization
  • Experience with sample preparation
  • Experience with modifying or customizing commercial instruments is a plus
  • Programming skills
  • Internships
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Postdoctoral Scientist, Computational Biology Resume Examples & Samples

  • Identify and characterize novel AD/PD loci using state of the art phenotyping and GWAS in very large studies
  • Identify novel endophenotypes from imaging/cognitive data
  • Use rich endophenotypes to infer mechanism of action of disease loci
  • Use mendelian randomization approaches to evaluate potential therapeutic effect of proposed targets
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Postdoctoral Scientist Resume Examples & Samples

  • MD/PhD or PhD in Medical Sciences, Bioengineering, Biology or related field, with a good track record of publications from his/her PhD
  • Solid scientific understanding of the current biomarker assays typically used in the context of studies on therapeutics and vaccines for RSV disease
  • Engaged scientist, enjoying a balanced combination of hands-on laboratory work and advanced data analysis. Detail-oriented, with excellent record-keeping skills
  • Hands-on experience with (open source and other) computational tools required for the analysis of omics biomarker data, with a good understanding of appropriate statistical approaches
  • Experience with multiple omics platforms applied for biomarker research in the context of translational clinical studies is an advantage
  • Intrigued to gain experience in a pharma research environment and to become member and key contributor to a recognized international community of scientific experts on RSV disease
  • Communicative personality, with strong capabilities to collaborate with internal stakeholders of all functions and a diversity of external parties (ie, partners from the RESCEU project)
  • Willing to regularly travel when required (eg, to external collaborators), in particular if it could boost the progress of the biomarker research of the project
  • Excellent planning, executing, reporting and team working skills. Able to effectively report and present scientific data and concepts according to international standards of the scientific community
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Postdoctoral Scientist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Experience with multiple omics platforms applied for biomarker research in the context of translational clinical studies
  • A solid knowledge of immunology science and at least basic skills for laboratory work with primary (human) immune cells is required; expertise of flow cytometry and/or cell sorting is considered an advantage
  • Have the drive and capability to translate omics data from various sources into biologically meaningful information, based on a solid biology background and a flexible, open mindset
  • Enthusiastic personality who enjoys a balanced combination of hands-on laboratory work and advanced data analysis
  • Excellent communication, reporting and team working skills. Able to effectively report and present scientific data and concepts according to international standards of the scientific community
  • The ideal candidate will have acquired some expertise relevant for the project already during his/her PhD research, and is intrigued to extend this expertise while gaining experiences in a pharma research environment
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Postdoctoral Scientist Resume Examples & Samples

  • 1) Using Genomics and Bioinformatics tools to integrate Genetic, transcriptome and other Omics data to identify causal mechanisms underlying complex diseases such as Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
  • 2) Collaborates closely with an interdisciplinary team of computational and molecular scientists and help in study design and grant application
  • 3) Develop or refine algorithms and pipelines to analyze Omics data
  • 4) Communication of bioinformatics analyses to the Translational Genomics group, biologist, clinicians and cross-site collaborators
  • Previous analysis experience with short read NGS data, including standard pipelines (eg bwa, samtools, GATK, Varscan etc.), variant detection algorithms, variant annotation and QC metrics
  • Proficiency in a high level scripting language (e.g. Python, R) required
  • Knowledge of applied statistics and probability in the context of analyzing biological data is preferred
  • Must be comfortable with aggressive timelines and making decisions in a rapidly changing environment
  • Experience with immune related diseases is desirable
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Postdoctoral Scientist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Master and execute complex genetic analytic techniques (examples: genome-wide association study, functional annotation of genetic variants, family based genetic analysis, meta-analysis)
  • Participate in genetic analysis in the setting of international consortium efforts (for example, the Cohorts for Heart and Aging Research in Genomic Epidemiology (CHARGE) Glycemia-Diabetes Working Group)
  • Design and perform or supervise molecular biology experiments (including sample management, sample preparation, genotyping and gene expression experiments) with only general direction
  • Supervise laboratory equipment and supplies in compliance with Cedars regulations
  • Supervision of technicians employed in the lab
  • Participation in grant writing activities
  • Maintain productive publication output
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Assist in addition of new capabilities (analytic and experimental) to the lab
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Postdoctoral Scientist Resume Examples & Samples

  • 3-4 years as a postdoctoral fellow. preferred
  • Completion of postdoctoral appointment in the area of Parasitology, preferred
  • Knowledge of Pi's area of research specialization. Demonstrated technical competency in a variety of research techniques and protocols
  • Familiar with specific laboratory procedures, experimental protocols and safety standards related to trypanosome biology
  • Demonstrated significant, original, and creative contributions to a research of creative program
  • Strong microscopy, imaging, and computer skills
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills, excellent organization skills and very detail oriented; learns new tasks quickly; self-motivated; works well independently with minimal supervision; works well with others; able to multitask
  • Strong interpersonal skills for interaction with peers
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Postdoctoral Scientist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Design novel acquisition and reconstruction techniques to address the technical challenges of neurovascular MR
  • Develop and implement techniques on Siemens MR systems
  • Conduct imaging studies in human subjects and animals using the developed techniques and perform data analysis
  • Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals and give presentations at conferences
  • Assist with project development and grant proposal preparation; submit fellowship grants
  • Help mentor and train undergraduate and graduate students
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Postdoctoral Scientist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ph.D. degree and/or a M.D./Ph.D. in Immunology or Biomedical Sciences
  • Extensive expertise of cellular and molecular biology techniques including isolation and functional evaluation of immune cells from peripheral blood and tissue, to include flow cytometry, DNA methylation PCR analysis and RNAseq analysis
  • Extensive knowledge in human cellular immunology, and translation of endpoints relevant to autoimmune diseases, particularly Type 1 Diabetes
  • Experience with operationalising the implementation of biomarker endpoints in clinical trials and processing/analysis of patient samples
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Postdoctoral Scientist Resume Examples & Samples

  • A PhD in biomedical engineering, biochemistry, material science, or related field. Demonstrated, in-depth knowledge of biomedical devices including transport kinetics, biocompatibility, device fabrication, drug formulations, and dissolution methodologies. Experience in mechnical properties and testing of polymers, in vivo testing, and antiretroviral drug formulations is a plus
  • Experience fabricating biomedical implants for HIV PReP, analysis of ARV release profiles, and conducting stability studies of the implant is required
  • Highly interactive interpersonal skills for effective communication with project team members, various staff (including engineers, scientists, technicians, clients, vendors, etc), and the scientific community
  • Desire for flexibility to expand or develop new research and product development initiatives
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills including a track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals, and the ability to create and successfully implement experimental test plans
  • Creative ability to solve problems that arise without compromising data quality
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
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Research Postdoctoral Scientist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ensure research resources are used in an effective and efficient manner
  • Provide guidance as required to support staff and any students who may be assisting with research
  • Contribute to commercial study contracts
  • PhD, MD or DO and basic laboratory research experience required
  • Ability to perform a variety of laboratory procedures
  • Scientific methodology, mathematical ability, technical writing skills, computer skills (word processing, presentation software, database management)
  • Strong Interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to work effectively within a team
  • Organized and attentive to detail
  • Ability to write papers and present results
  • A Ph.D. in a relevant Life Sciences subject (e.g. Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences) or a relevant Chemistry based subject strongly preferred
  • A background in metabolomics research
  • Hands-on experience in applying LC-MS (Orbitrap-MS) to untargeted and targeted (Waters TQ-S) small molecule metabolite analysis
  • Hands-on experience in using chemical/metabolomics databases to identify unknown metabolites
  • Hands-on experience with multivariate statistical software packages (e.g. SIMCA, MATLAB, R etc.)
  • Experience attracting external funding
  • At least 5 years' experience of using and maintaining a mass spectrometers
  • Understanding of the issues pertaining to LC-MS analysis of small molecule metabolites
  • Have experience using Biocrates based kits with Waters equipment
  • Capable of developing and optimizing chromatography methods for a range of metabolites/tissues, whether that is targeted or untargeted analyses
  • Some knowledge of multivariate statistical software packages (e.g. SIMCA, MATLAB, R etc.)
  • Dedicated to the completion of a project
  • Capable of multitasking and prioritizing work
  • Ability to work seamlessly as part of a diverse and multidisciplinary team (scientists and physicians)
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Postdoctoral Scientist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Generating new data for the research project
  • Work independently on a project and push it forward into novel areas
  • Compile and organize the data generated by members of the laboratory and create appropriate figures with statistical analysis
  • Overseeing all work in the laboratory to ensure it is carried out with the highest scientific rigor