Classification Title:
Scripps Staff Scientist
Job Description:
Dr. Ayako Makino’s laboratory seeks a skilled and motivated scientist to join our translational research team specializing in cardiovascular pathophysiology and vascular cell biology. Our research focuses on the pathogenic mechanisms of coronary vascular complications in Diabetes and Kawasaki Disease, and pulmonary vascular pathobiology in Pulmonary Hypertension. The roles of the candidate involve conducting diverse tasks crucial to supporting the lab's impactful research, encompassing multidimensional experiments and assays. The ideal candidate will demonstrate autonomy within the research team, utilizing extensive experience and sound judgment to strategize and achieve predefined objectives within research projects. A high level of creativity and latitude is expected, along with a comprehensive understanding of our research topics, laboratory concepts, practices, and procedures. The successful candidate will work as a lead investigator in one of our ongoing projects. The incumbent must have skills to conduct cardiovascular physiological and cell physiological experiments (i.e., endothelial cell isolation from mouse hearts and lungs followed by electrophysiological experiments, isometric tension experiments using 3rd-5th order of mouse coronary arteries, evaluation of cardiac and vascular function using Millar system or echocardiogram in mice, isolation of exosomes from human and animal blood), and molecular biological experiments (i.e., Western Blot, PCR, qPCR, or FACS). Additionally, the role involves troubleshooting technical issues, analyzing data, and contributing to the efficient functioning of the lab to facilitate high-quality scientific outcomes.
Job duties will include but are not limited to:
Expected Salary:
$62,550 to $70,000 annually DOE
Minimum Requirements:
Ph.D. and/or MD in an appropriate scientific discipline required. A minimum of 2 years postdoctoral experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
Please provide names and email addresses of three to five references as part of the application process. When ready, the hiring department will contact the listed references via email requesting their reference letters to be uploaded directly to the application website.
This position is open until filled. Application review will begin April 24, 2024.
This is a time-limited position.
Health Assessment Required: Yes
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