Research Associate Job at Hackensack Meridian Health
Overview:
The Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI), was established by Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) as an academic basic and translational research enterprise to rapidly translate science innovation to the clinic to improve outcomes for patients with cancer, infectious diseases, autoimmune disease and other acute and chronic diseases. The CDI has grown rapidly since its origins in 2019, and now has 18 labs, 150 scientists and support personnel, who are supported by more than 85 grants and contracts. Areas of expertise include genomics, epigenetics, drug resistance, stem cell biology, drug discovery, diagnostics and biomarker development, and pharmacology.Responsibilities:
The Hackensack Meridian Health Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) is offering a Research Associate position in the field of infectious and inflammatory diseases. The lab is interested in drug discovery against multidrug resistant bacterial infections, mechanisms of antifungal drug resistance, studies of drug action at sites of infection, rapid detection of drug resistant bloodstream and respiratory pathogens in high-risk patients and the application of small animal models for high-threat pathogens. Key areas of focus include: a. Drug discovery against multidrug resistant bacteria causing both systemic and wound infections. b. Rapid detection of respiratory and bloodstream infections and associated resistance markers. c. Developing and running BSL2/BSL3 small animal infection models for bacterial, fungal and viral pathogens. d. Delivering small animal infection models for ESKAPE, TB and select agent bacterial pathogens to evaluate lead compounds. The research program incorporates both basic preclinical and translational research and is aimed towards clinical translation of its most promising discoveries. This role will be responsible for the conduct of highly specialized and technical research under the supervision of a full-time Associate Member.
The Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI), was established by Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) as an academic basic and translational research enterprise to rapidly translate science innovation to the clinic to improve outcomes for patients with cancer, infectious diseases, autoimmune disease and other acute and chronic diseases. The CDI has grown rapidly since its origins in 2019, and now has 18 labs, 150 scientists and support personnel, who are supported by more than 85 grants and contracts. Areas of expertise include genomics, epigenetics, drug resistance, stem cell biology, drug discovery, diagnostics and biomarker development, and pharmacology.
A day in the life of a Research Associate at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
Conducts in vitro and in vivo research and/or laboratory specific tasks and experiments under direct supervision.- Collects, analyzes, and interprets data.
- Creates reports from analysis of initial observations and conclusions from experiments performed.
- Presents findings to higher level staff in lab meetings.
- Reviews experimental protocols, design, and documentation.
- Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
- Adheres to the standards identified by HMH's Organizational Competencies.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Hold a Ph.D. Degree in a relevant science with a minimum of two years as a Postdoctoral research fellow, or a Master's Degree in a relevant science with a minimum of three years of related research experience.
- Minimum publication or in preparation of two articles as first author in high quality peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Experience conducting and designing research projects.
- Possesses solid working knowledge of subject matter.
- Strong organization skills with attention to detail;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
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