Job Summary:

The Molecular and Cellular Biologist will research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises technical staff and postdoctoral research fellows.
• Directs, coordinates, organizes, and prioritizes biological laboratory activities.
• Instructs undergraduate and graduate students of cellular and molecular biology.
• Provides scientific direction for project teams regarding the evaluation or handling of devices, drugs, or cells for in vitro and in vivo disease models.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Designs molecular or cellular laboratory experiments, oversees their execution, and interprets results. Maintains accurate laboratory records and data.
• Conducts research on cell organization and function, including mechanisms of gene expression, cellular bioinformatics, cell signaling, or cell differentiation.
• Performs laboratory procedures following protocols including deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequencing, cloning and extraction, ribonucleic acid (RNA) purification, or gel electrophoresis.
• Prepares reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Monitors or operates specialized equipment such as gas chromatographs and high-pressure liquid chromatographs, electrophoresis units, thermocyclers, fluorescence activated cell sorters, and phosphor-imagers.
• Develops assays that monitor cell characteristics.
• Coordinates molecular or cellular research activities with scientists specializing in other fields. Evaluates new technologies to enhance or complement current research.
• Develops guidelines for procedures such as the management of viruses.
• Verifies that financial, physical, and human resources assigned to research or development projects are used as planned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• General knowledge of biology and scientific research methods.
• Strong critical thinking and evaluative skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage research projects.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field required. Master's degree preferred.
• Five years of related experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting of at a desk and working on a computer and standing, reaching and bending.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.