Postdoctoral Research Associate - Redente Lab

National Jewish Health is seeking a talented and highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Redente Lab in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Cell Biology.

The Redente Labstudies pulmonary disease focusing on fibrosis. We are interested in understanding how the persistence of specific cell populations including fibroblasts and macrophages contribute to sustained and progressive disease. We are interested in understanding the apoptotic signature in these populations and how inflammatory signaling may prime cells to die. This position is for a post-doctoral researcher with a strong track record of expertise in flow cytometry, cell sorting, mouse animal models, mouse genetics, image analysis, writing skills and, preferably, RNA-sequencing and biostatistics. The successful applicant would be expected work in a team setting, design, conduct and interpret experiments and be able to take the work through to manuscript preparation.

To learn more about Dr. Redente's work, please follow this link: Redente Lab

General Summary

To perform, on a very independent basis, all phases of experimental investigations and to collaborate with Principal Investigators and senior researchers in the progress of major research projects.  To act as technical advisor to laboratory technical, support and auxiliary staff.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Performs, on a very independent basis, all phases of experimental investigations, to include being responsible to the Principal Investigator in the planning, developing, operating, recording, collaborating and reporting of major projects.
2. Collaborates with Principal Investigators and senior researchers in the progress of major research projects.
3. Provides guidance to laboratory staff in one or more laboratory areas, including technicians, support and auxiliary staff.  Performs as the technical advisor on techniques involving complex analyses utilizing highly sophisticated techniques.  Serves as primary contact with researcher staff for technical services on major techniques, recording devices and statistical procedures relative to the specifically assigned field.
4. Reviews quality control of new or modified laboratory techniques which affect any part of major projects.
5. Performs routine and non-routine tests leading to the successful completion of developed experiments.  Knows and follows age-specific guidelines.
6. Performs as a back-up to staff absences and vacancies, as necessary.
7. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Management/Supervisory Responsibilities

None

General Responsibilities

1. Performs, as directed, safety compliance and uses Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as needed.
2. Participates in Quality Assessment (QA) and Quality Improvement (QI) programs, as directed.
3. Ensures compliance with The Joint Commission and all other Federal, State and Regulatory Agencies.
4. Responds promptly and sincerely to customer’s needs, requests and concerns via all communication forms using easily understood language and refraining from using inappropriate language and non-verbal gestures.
5. Maintains positive working relationships as a team player through problem solving issues, speaking positively about others, listening attentively and observing the Patient Bill of Rights and Confidentiality.
6. Increases customer service knowledge, skill and ability by participating in department and institution-wide specific programs.
7. Incorporates National Jewish’s identity (Science Transforming Life®) into daily functions.  Speaks positively about the institution, provides customers with prompt service, maintains a clean and safe working environment, dresses appropriately based upon National Jewish safety standards, and departmental policies and wears an ID badge visibly.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education: M. D.; or, Ph. D. in biology, chemistry or other basic sciences required.
2. Work Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of specified experience in technical investigatory techniques required.  M. D. or Ph. D. in a specified basic science field will suffice for 2 yrs experience.   
3. Special Training, Certification and Licensure: Extensive knowledge of standard research practices and methods, particularly in the field of assignment, and of other values of research in the field involved.  Ability to determine the approach to a research problem which will give the most significant results and to develop, lay out and plan the actual experiments to be performed, and ability to devise new methods and techniques as needed in experimentation.  Ability to plan, organize and direct work of supporting personnel.  Ability to prepare and write reports on research projects.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other research personnel and the general public.