UnitedHealth Group

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD degree and MD or DO in biological sciences, chemistry or related field. 3 - 5 years of related experience

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To support the research initiatives of the University.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Evaluates, selects and applies standard scientific techniques and procedures while using judgment when necessary to adapt standard methods and techniques. 
   
• Contributes to scientific analysis and interpretation of projects.
   
• Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected, compiles and tabulates data, provides analysis of results.
   
• Confers with lab staff regarding results obtained and receives suggestions for modification to procedures and interpretation of final data.
   
• Presents research and journal articles in weekly scheduled meetings.
   
• Presents abstracts or oral presentations at campus events and external conference opportunities.
   
• Independently performs literature searches as outlined by the Principal Investigator.
   
• Guides junior research staff in experimental methodologies.
   
• May submit training grants as PI.
   

• Performs related duties as required.
   

   

   

   

  REQUIRED SKILLS:
   

• Animal models 
   
• Cell culture
   
• Molecular biology techniques 
   

SALARY:
Commensurate with experience. 
 

SUPERVISOR
Brenna Knott
Program Manager Division of Nephrology
 

Equal Employment Opportunity

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