Reference #: 24000965 Description Grade:  T26 Learn more about the "T" salary structure here: https://careers.temple.edu/sites/careers/files/documents/TSalaryStructure.pdf A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source. Summary: The Lewis Katz School of Medicine's Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery is searching for a highly motivated Associate Scientist with a strong interest in translational research. The Associate Scientist performs experiments based on predetermined research protocols and objectives, under the guidance of Joseph Friedberg MD, in his Thoracic Surgery Research Laboratory. Our laboratory has a long-standing history of innovative multidisciplinary translational research projects, and the applicant will be expected to interface and collaborate with scientists from a variety of fields. The Associate Scientist manages day to-day research activities requiring in-depth technical knowledge and expertise, designs predetermined research protocols and executes experimental protocols for assigned projects, and serves as an authoritative source on research practices, precedents, theory, and principles. Performs other duties as assigned. When you come to Temple, you don't only come to an impressive campus with an abundance of resources and amenities.  You come to Philadelphia, where Temple's Main Campus is woven into the city's fabric.  Temple is committed to this community and provides several financial programs for full-time faculty and staff who purchase and reside in homes surrounding Main Campus and the Health Sciences Center. To learn more about the benefits of working at Temple University please go here: http://careers.temple.edu/careers-temple Required Education & Experience: PhD in biology, molecular biology, or MD degree along with four years of Postdoc experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Required Skills & Abilities: *Demonstrated ability in literary searching, designing, and conducting experiments, precise record keeping meeting NIH/NSF standards, data analyzing and interpretation for assigned project(s). *Demonstrated ability of precise record keeping and using appropriated statistical analysis tools to analyze data. *Experience or willingness to certify in large and small animal procedures *Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain IACUC and/or IBC protocols. *Ability to operate all standard laboratory and office equipment. *Demonstrated computer skills, and proficiency with MS Office Suite and data analysis and presentation software (Prizm, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Image J, etc). *Must be highly collaborative, self-motivated, results focused, team-oriented, with excellent attention to detail. *Ability to work in a team environment with excellent interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interact with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. Preferred: *Advanced Surgical Training This position requires a background check. This is a grant-funded position. Please note this position will work on-site. Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status. In accordance with the City of Philadelphia's COVID-19 mandate, all Temple University students, faculty, staff, and contractors must be fully vaccinated before receiving authorization to work unless they have a medical or religious exemption approved by the University.  An individual is only considered fully vacci ated two (2) weeks after receiving the 2nd shot of a primary two-dose vaccine or a single dose primary vaccine shot. Individuals who do not meet the University's vaccination or exemption requirement will be prohibited from working until proof of full vaccination, or an exemption is requested and approved.  For more information, visit the University's Vaccines web page. . Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact. Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety. Go here to review: https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-report You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University's Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.

Primary Location:Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Health Sciences Campus (HSC)-Medical Research Building

Job:Staff Schedule:Full-time Shift:Day Job Employee Status:Regular

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