Staff Scientist 1

at  Yale University

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of skills, education, and experience.

REQUIRED SKILL/ABILITY 1:

Very good organizational skills. Proven reliability and ability to multi-task.

REQUIRED SKILL/ABILITY 2:

Good communicator who interacts well with others and is a proven team player.

REQUIRED SKILL/ABILITY 3:

Demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.

REQUIRED SKILL/ABILITY 4:

Independent and self-motivated.

REQUIRED SKILL/ABILITY 5:

Experience with Flo Cytometry.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Three (3) + years’ experience with flow cytometry and analysis. Training and hands-on experience with cell sorting preferred but not required.

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit “Learn about background checks” under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It’s Your Yale website.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

POSTING DISCLAIMER

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

1. User Training: Provide technical training and guidance to users of the research core. 2. Experiment Support: Contribute to experimental design, execution, data analysis, and troubleshooting for research projects using established protocols within the research core. 3. Facility/Instrument Support: Support research core operations, including specialized equipment maintenance. 4. Technique Development: Optimize experimental protocols and workflows. 5. Data Analysis/Interpretation: Analyze and interpret complex scientific data. 6. Equipment Procurement: Assist in the installation and maintenance of specialized research core equipment. 7. Professional Development: Stay updated with relevant scientific literature and advancements in the field. Participate in professional development activities and scientific conferences. 8. Scientific Participation: Collect and analyze scientific data for manuscript preparation and grant proposals 9. Vendor Relations: Maintains vendor relationships, evaluates products, and collaborates with purchasing for timely procurement of laboratory supplies. 10. Education and Outreach: Participate in education and outreach activities within the core, including tours, events, etc.