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The Senior Research Investigator (SRI) will be a high-level leadership role in the laboratory, acting as key overseer of all fundamental activities associated with the conduct of sponsored science in an academic environment, and support multiple research projects in a collaborative setting. The SRI will execute key projects and help lead the scientific management of other personnel in the laboratory. The SRI will determine job complexity, set priorities and supervise the day-to-day experimental techniques related to conducting standardized procedures and experiments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops strategic plan to define multiple project objectives and execute the mission of the project team and experiment timelines.
• Designs and implements experiments. Carryout complex laboratory experiments or delegate procedures to laboratory staff.
• Trains and supervises laboratory staff in technical procedures, processes and methods, data observation, documentation and management via electronic lab notebooks. Assures laboratory members are properly trained in the use of research equipment and standard operating procedures (SOP) in the laboratory including Biosafety compliance. Identifies, recommends and implements changes to enhance rigor and reproducibility
• Monitors progress of research and data. Ensures high-quality results are achieved in a timely and organized manner. Ensures all research is undertaken in accordance with current University, state and federal regulations.
• Independently prepares oral and written reports. Coherently and effectively communicates research findings in the form of posters, presentations for PI at local and national meetings, abstracts and manuscripts, as well as the basis for grant writing, preparation and submission with PI as appropriate. Generates publication quality figures for grants and manuscripts. Writes and edits experimental and technical sections of grant applications.
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS : MD or Ph.D.in Biology, Biomedical Sciences or related field required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS : 5 plus years of lab management experience required. Proven expertise in immunology and hands-on experience with flow cytometry, including data analysis and interpretation

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION : Experienced researcher with strong technical, analytical, management, organizational, communication, writing and interpersonal skills. Must have a solid base knowledge of advanced scientific principals and methods. Familiarity with a wide range of laboratory equipment.

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Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

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Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time(including per diemcolleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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