POSITION SUMMARY

The discovery of new drugs has become exponentially more expensive with time, a phenomenon known as Eroom’s law. If this trend is not reversed, investment in health care will plummet as capital is shifted to growth industries, and the field will enter a period of great stagnation. The McDonnell Genome Institute (MGI) seeks to combat Eroom’s law via the application of artificial intelligence, robotics, and genomics. The Technology Development Lab at MGI is a cutting-edge lab focused on evaluating, developing, and refining genomics tools for the implementation within the MGI laboratories.
Work in the lab includes the development of exciting new genomic technologies for the discovery of candidate drug targets. Key areas of focus include automation of workflow using robotics, the development, optimization, and implementation of new genomics protocols, project organization and management.
Provides critically complex research and experimentation for department/s allowing the advancement of scientific analysis and discovery. Serves as a subject matter expert offering support, training and guidance relative to the discipline/area. May participate and or present on the research developed, or the established work of those within the department.

EDUCATION:

Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Laboratory Setting (4 Years)

SKILLS:

Not Applicable

EDUCATION:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

SKILLS:

Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Research, Oral Communications, Recordkeeping, Self-Starter, Software Program, Spreadsheets, Statistical Software, Written Communication

• Performs complex analyses, experiments and project work under general direction of the PI. Serves as representative for PI and ensures procedures and protocols are adhered to consistently and effectively meet department’s standard. Exhibits a high degree of independent problem solving and ability to conduct research on assigned projects. May serve in lead role as needed.
• Plans, develops, organizes and formalizes research results and findings. May develop for presentation and/or present on behalf of department. Conducts literature searches related to research projects. Writes/co-authors publications and/or papers supporting research findings in logical and sometimes multiple formats tailored to audiences. May participate in work related to grants.
• Solves practical problems relating to difficulty with equipment or test subjects. Suggests technical/ procedural improvements in various methods. May develop and optimize experimental procedures and protocols. Provides high-level troubleshooting to advance process or lab procedures.
• Serves as department’s research representative and may participate in various related meetings and events. Gathers/delivers data/information and serves as subject matter expert. Performs statistical data analysis, as needed. Presents research information to internal and/or external audiences.
• Organizes and maintains required documentation on lab and/or specimen conditions and can develop and summarize information into usable formats or presentations on behalf of the department. May communicate findings to various users or external audiences.
• Performs all related work in accordance with established protocols and safety/compliance requirements.
• May explain methods, lead or train other personnel or observers.