Dr. Jorge Gomez-Gutierrez Lab - NextGen Precision Health Building

The Dr. Jorge Gomez-Gutierrez lab in the NextGen Precision Health building at the University of Missouri is looking for a qualified Post-doctoral fellowship to undertake a variety of laboratory procedures. This is an academic/research laboratory focusing on microbial-based cancer immunotherapies using recombinant bacteria and viruses. The ideal candidate will have experience in working under hazardous conditions (e.g. recombinant microorganisms or chemicals), microbiology lab technics, especially in gene editing and molecular cloning, experimental procedures in mice (e.g. tumor implantation, intravenous, subcutaneous, and intraperitoneal injections, etc.) and flow cytometer.

Position Responsibilities
* Design and construct plasmids DNA to generate recombinant bacterium.
* Manage compliance with regulatory standards and maintain accurate record-keeping of research activities and contribute to writing of protocol documents.
* Systematically collect and document data from research studies.
* Conduct statistical analyses, process imaging data, and handle research informatics tasks.
* Collaborate with fellow lab members on probiotic bacterium research projects, encompassing both experimental work and data analysis.
* Provide mentorship and training to junior lab members.
* Engage in scholarly pursuits, including writing manuscripts for publication and drafting proposals for research funding.

The qualified candidate will have a M.D. or PhD. degree by start of the appointment.

Candidate will be evaluated on:

* In depth knowledge of microbiology technics, DNA and RNA manipulation, handling and manipulating mice (s.c., i.v., i.p. injections), and flow cytometry.
* Working knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel) and database systems.
* Experience on scientific writing
* Ability to work autonomously and under pressure.
* Degree in biology, chemistry, or relevant field.

Successful candidates will have exceptional organizational and time management skills. They must demonstrate the following durable skills: collaboration, communication, critical thinking, mindfulness, growth mindset, and fortitude. Additionally, confidentiality, integrity, and a commitment to the university's values.

Please provide a CV and contact information of three individuals for references.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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