Research Associate, Center for Discovery and Innovation- CDI

Research Associate, Center For Discovery And Innovation - Cdi

The Research Associate will be working in the lab of Andrew Nelson performing research in the study of preclinical models for drug development. The research will include work with preclinical models of infectious disease, cancer, and/or surgery applied in the context of evaluating the efficacy of novel therapeutics. Knowledge and/or experience in the biomedical sciences, PK/PD, laboratory surgical techniques, microbiology, data analysis, grant writing, and scientific manuscript and report writing will be useful to the position.

The Center for Discovery and Innovation- CDI was established by Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) as an academic basic and translational research enterprise to rapidly translate science innovation to the clinic and to improve outcomes for patients with cancer, infectious diseases, autoimmune disease and other acute and chronic diseases. The CDI has grown rapidly since its origins in 2019, and now has 32 labs, 190 scientists and allied personnel supported by 60 NIH grants and more than 30 other grants and contracts. Areas of expertise include genomics, epigenetics, drug resistance, stem cell biology, drug discovery, diagnostics and biomarker development, and pharmacology.

A day in the life of a Research Associate, CDI at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Conducts research and/or laboratory specific tasks and experiments under direct supervision.
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets data.
• Creates reports from analysis of initial observations and conclusions.
• Presents findings to higher level staff.
• Reviews experimental protocols, design, and documentation.
• Handles moderately complex issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Participates in design and performance of research projects.
• Mentors students or research assistants.
• Publishes results in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
• Performs general laboratory functions including but not limited to equipment maintenance and restocking.
• Presents results in internal and external research forums.
• Writes manuscript and grants, as appropriate.
• Seeks funding from NIH or Foundation sources, as appropriate.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Hold a M.D. or PhD Degree in a relevant science with a minimum of two years as a Postdoctoral research fellow, or a Master's Degree in a relevant science with a minimum of three years of related research experience.
• Minimum publication or in preparation of two articles as first author in high quality peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Experience conducting and designing research projects.
• Possesses solid working knowledge of subject matter.
• Demonstrated involvement in research program development, performance improvement, and research activities.
• Lab specific technical skills.
• Strong organization skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Experience working in a BSL2/BSL3 lab facility.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.