Staff Scientist- Meeks Lab

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Job Location (Full Address): 220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 400010 Neuroscience Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URG 110 Compensation Range: $60,431.00 - $84,603.00 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations. Responsibilities: Under general direction and with considerable latitude for exercise of independent judgment, provides direct research and research training support at the professional level by directing and executing small, complex research projects or major aspects of larger research projects. Provides extensive guidance to and/or directly supervises technicians, laboratory aides, graduate students, undergraduate students, postdoctoral appointees and professional staff. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Direct complex research project into molecular, cellular, and circuit mechanisms of mammalian chemosensation. Works under light supervision, with full autonomy on day-to-day decisions. Coordinates team members in consultation with the Principal Investigator. Design overall strategy for pursuing research objectives, including budgeting, preparing regulatory documentation required for institutional compliance, and coordinating all logistics necessary for project completion within established timelines. Analyze and evaluate experimental data related to molecular, cellular, and circuit mechanisms of mammalian chemosensation. Interprets results within the scope of the study and adjusts research design and implementation accordingly. Prepares written reports on all phases of laboratory work involved in research projects. Contributes to the design, interpretation, and final writing of research publications. Coordinates the acquisition of research materials, supplies, equipment, and apparatus. Coordinates service support such as repair of equipment, requisitioning of supplies and research materials and minor construction. Develops and controls research project budgets in consultation with supervising faculty. Responsible for research project budget reports and records. Recommends expenditures for major laboratory equipment and construction. Authorizes expenditure for expendable supplies and maintenance. Evaluates the performance of research equipment, making design changes or developing new approaches for its use. Keeps abreast of trends in field of interest by reading current research literature, abstracting scientific articles of value in the prosecution of research problems, and attending and presenting at scientific meetings, seminars, and research conferences, for example the Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting and the Association for Chemoreception Sciences Annual Meeting. Develops and installs operating procedures for the laboratory and independently operates complex equipment. Develops and modifies test methods and selects procedures for data collection and handling. Develops or utilizes computer programs for conversions and statistical treatment of data. Interviews, trains, supervises and evaluates staff, specifically trainees (PhD Students, Undergraduate Researchers, and Postdoctoral Scholars) and technical staff (Technicians). Directs initial training, as well as continuous skill development of staff/trainees in laboratory techniques and instrumentation procedures. Counsels staff/trainees on technical problems. Advises and assists staff/trainees with special research projects. Other projects and job duties as assigned. MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Doctoral-level degree (PhD or equivalent) in a biomedical research-related field 2 years of postdoctoral training or equivalent combination of education and experience KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Experimental design, cellular biology, cellular physiology, genetics, mammalian anatomy, biochemistry, statistical analysis The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. 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