A position is available at the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology in the research group of Dr. Catherine Hedrick to study the role of specific myeloid cell subsets in the growth and metastasis of cancer. The project will include a variety of in vitro and in vivo approaches in mouse models. The successful candidate should have a PhD or MD. Documented experience in working with cancer models, or myeloid cells, or in working with mice in general is necessary. Excellent written and verbal skills are expected.

LJI is an independent, non-profit research institute, and is a great place for postdoctoral fellows to work. It was recently ranked in the world’s top 5 immunology research institutes and was ranked #1 in a survey of postdocs as ‘best places to work’ worldwide by The Scientist magazine.

Salary: La Jolla Institute postdoctoral payscale based on NIH recommendations, commensurate with experience.

To Apply: Send CV, brief description of current research activities, and contact information of 3 references to hedrick@lji.org

A position is available at the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology in the research group of Dr. Catherine Hedrick to study epigenetic changes in immune cells during atherosclerosis progression. Experience in epigenetics, noncoding RNAs, transcriptomics, or bioinformatics is required.

LJI is an independent, non-profit research institute, and is a great place for postdoctoral fellows to work. It was recently ranked in the world’s top 5 immunology research institutes and was ranked #1 in a survey of postdocs as ‘best places to work’ worldwide by The Scientist magazine.

Salary: La Jolla Institute postdoctoral payscale based on NIH recommendations, commensurate with experience.

To Apply: Send CV, brief description of current research activities, and contact information of 3 references to hedrick@lji.org.

A position is available at the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology in the research group of Dr. Catherine Hedrick to study the role of specific myeloid cell subsets in the rogression of atherosclerosis. The project will include a variety of in vitro and in vivo approaches using mouse models of atherosclerosis. The successful candidate should have a PhD or MD. Experience in working with mice or myeloid cells in general is necessary. Excellent written and verbal skills are expected.

LJI is an independent, non-profit research institute, and is a great place for postdoctoral fellows to work. It was recently ranked in the world’s top 5 immunology research institutes and was ranked #1 in a survey of postdocs as ‘best places to work’ worldwide by The Scientist magazine.

Salary: La Jolla Institute postdoctoral payscale based on NIH recommendations, commensurate with experience.

To Apply: Send CV, brief description of current research activities, and contact information of 3 references to hedrick@lji.org.

A position is available at the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology in the research group of Dr. Catherine Hedrick to study the role of specific T cell subsets in the progression of atherosclerosis. The project will include a variety of in vitro and in vivo approaches using mouse models of atherosclerosis. The successful candidate should have a PhD or MD. Documented experience in studying and working with T cells is required. Excellent written and verbal skills are expected.

LJI is an independent, non-profit research institute, and is a great place for postdoctoral fellows to work. It was recently ranked in the world’s top 5 immunology research institutes and was ranked #1 in a survey of postdocs as ‘best places to work’ worldwide by The Scientist magazine.

Salary: La Jolla Institute postdoctoral payscale based on NIH recommendations, commensurate with experience.

To Apply: Send CV, brief description of current research activities, and contact information of 3 references to hedrick@lji.org.

STEMCELL Technologies Inc. is a privately-owned biotechnology company based in Vancouver that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. Scientists performing stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine and cellular therapy research are among those who rely on our cell culture media, cell separation products, instruments, ancillary reagents and contract assay services. We create novel, useful, standardized products of unfailing quality and deliver them to more than 70 countries via our many regional offices plus distribution centres in Vancouver, Seattle, Grenoble and Singapore. Driven by our love of science and our passion for quality, we see ourselves simply as “Scientists Helping Scientists” – standing by our customers to provide outstanding products, technical support and training. We have over 800 science-oriented employees globally, including 250 PhDs/MScs, with most others holding a BSc or engineering degree. STEMCELL is proud to be the largest Biotechnology employer in Canada.

Currently, we have several openings for Technical Sales Representatives covering the following territories:
Technical Sales Representative, Cell Separation Products:
Boston, MA
Tampa, FL
Columbus, OH
Denver, CO

Technical Sales Representative, Cell Culture Products:
Eastern Pennsylvania/New Jersey
Cleveland, OH or Ann Arbor, MI
Boston, MA
Houston, TX
San Diego, CA

The Technical Sales Representative’s primary responsibility is to manage the existing relationship of STEMCELL Technologies as well as to generate revenue in the territory by identifying potential customers, introducing them to our products and working with them by providing technical support and customer service so as to ensure that they purchase products and become “happy customers”. The Technical Sales Representative is responsible for ensuring that the target revenue for the territory is achieved.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and propose bi-annual business plans for the territory, focusing on quarterly and annual sales objectives in accordance with overall Sales and Marketing plans
• Develop and maintain business relationships with current and prospective customers within the territory.
• Locate new potential customers via prospecting, cold calling and setting up appointments with key decision makers.
• Follow up on new leads and referrals generated by Inside Sales or through marketing activities.
• Prepare price quotations, discounts and custom requests at the customers’ request.
• Attend conferences, trade shows and seminars as required.
• Develop and maintain deep product knowledge so as to be able to sell consultatively and make recommendations to prospects and clients on solutions that best meet their research needs.
• Provide exceptional customer service and technical support.
• Liaise with Technical Support staff regarding difficult customer queries.
• Document all communications and customer interactions in CRM (SFDC).
• Provide feedback from the field to Sales Management about market dynamics, product performance, competition and market potential.
• Prepare proposals to respond to requests for custom orders.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• MSc or PhD in Hematology, Immunology, Molecular Biology or an allied science is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a dynamic team.
• Sales experience is an asset.

This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented, creative and dynamic environment. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and significant career development opportunities. If you are interested in this challenging and rewarding position, please apply here.

A postdoctoral position is available to study approaches to generate a universal vaccine for influenza virus and broadly neutralizing antibodies to HIV. We have generated mice carrying germline reverted versions of broadly neutralizing antibodies and are testing vaccine strategies to recapitulate the beneficial response. These projects apply mouse genetics and protein design to the problems of human health.

Our laboratory is in the Department of Immunology and Microbial Science at The Scripps Research Institute, located on the Pacific Ocean in sunny La Jolla, CA.

Experience in primary lymphocyte cell cultures and assays, mouse handling, flow cytometry, cellular immunology, and molecular cloning is highly preferred. US citizens or residents with green cards preferred. Please send a letter of application describing your background and interest as well as a full CV to Emilie Broderick emilieb@scripps.edu.

The HB Wells Center for Pediatric Research (www.wellscenter.iupui.edu) is recruiting for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. We are particularly interested in candidates working in pulmonary immunology research to complement existing strengths in cytokine and T cell biology, airway physiology, and viral infection.

Candidates will have a PhD, MD or MD/PhD with a strong research background and either current, or potential for, independent funding. New faculty will be provided with generous start-up packages and join an active multi-disciplinary Immunology and Airway Disease research community. Candidates with an MD will be given significant time for research. Candidates for Associate Professor will have a demonstrated record of grant awards, current funding and a record of independent research accomplishments.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a curriculum vitae (including contact information for three references) and a short description of research interests as a single PDF file by email to:

Mark H. Kaplan, PhD
Director of Pediatric Pulmonary Basic Research
Wells Center for Pediatric Research, Department of Pediatrics
Indiana University School of Medicine
airway@iupui.edu

Indiana University is an AA/EOE employer (M/F/D/V)

A postdoctoral position is available in the areas of T helper cell differentiation and the control of inflammatory disease. Projects include defining the development and function of IL-9-secreting T cells in allergic and autoimmune inflammatory disease. Experimental approaches span molecular analysis of gene regulation, generation and use of mutant mouse models of disease, and use of patient samples.

Candidates should have a PhD in immunology or a related field. Experience with mouse models of disease, flow cytometry, molecular biology, and T cell culture is preferred. Candidates with first author publications will be given priority.

The candidate will be part of a multi-lab program with strengths in cytokine and T cell biology, airway physiology, and viral infection.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a curriculum vitae (including contact information for three references) as a single PDF file by email to:

Mark H. Kaplan, PhD
Director of Pediatric Pulmonary Basic Research
Wells Center for Pediatric Research, Department of Pediatrics
Indiana University School of Medicine
airway@iupui.edu

Indiana University is an AA/EOE employer (M/F/D/V)

Job ID 6496

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home of three Nobel laureates, is an independent, nonprofit research institution dedicated to the development and advancement of biomedical research to eliminate cancer and other potentially fatal diseases. Recognized internationally for our pioneering work in bone-marrow transplantation, the five scientific divisions at Fred Hutch collaborate to form a unique environment for conducting basic and applied science. Fred Hutch, in collaboration with its clinical and research partners, the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s, is the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in the Pacific Northwest. Join us and make a difference!

About the Division & Research Program:

The Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division (VIDD) was established as an institute at Fred Hutch in 2007 to facilitate and enhance the Hutch’s efforts in infectious disease prevention and vaccine development. The institute achieved Division status in 2010 and now has more than 50 faculty members and houses the HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN) – the world’s largest clinical trials network for the development and testing of an HIV vaccine.

Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, & Epidemiology (BBE) is a research program within the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division of the Fred Hutch. With the goal being to eliminate the mortality and morbidity of infectious diseases, members of the program conduct quantitative scientific research employing biostatistics, bioinformatics, computational biology, infectious disease epidemiology, and mathematical modeling. Members of the program collaborate extensively with laboratory and clinical science colleagues both within the Hutch and provide leadership for statistical data management centers and modeling consortia worldwide.

About SCHARP:

As part of the BBE program in VIDD, The Statistical Center for HIV/AIDS Research & Prevention (SCHARP) provides statistical collaboration to infectious disease researchers around the world and conducts a complementary program of statistical methodology, and mathematical modeling research. SCHARP also collects, manages, and analyzes data from clinical trials and epidemiological studies dedicated to the elimination of infectious disease as a threat to human health. Current projects include studies to evaluate and implement prevention strategies for HIV, tuberculosis, polio, malaria and other globally important pathogens.

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and innovative Laboratory Data Coordinator to join the SCHARP Laboratory Data Operations (LDO) group. Part of the SCHARP Data Management Unit (DMU), the LDO team is responsible for developing and maintaining the laboratory assay and specimen data pipelines for multiple clinical trials, pre-clinical studies and research and development projects. Primary projects include managing lab data from studies implemented by the HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN), HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN), Microbicides Trials Network (MTN) and the Collaboration for AIDS Vaccine Discovery (CAVD). SCHARP Lab Data Coordinators perform a variety of project and data management tasks related to specimen data pipelines from a number of clinical trials. The incumbent will be part of a team of data coordinators, data managers and programmers that oversee all SCHARP laboratory data pipelines and should be collaborative, yet self-directed and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

In support of research network operations, funding agency requirements, and organizational needs, the Lab Data Coordinator may perform some or all of the following tasks:

1. Serve as a liaison between SCHARP study teams and external collaborators to establish and monitor specimen data pipelines from clinical trials and associated specimen repositories
2. Develop and distribute standardized specimen data discrepancy reports; work with collaborators to investigate and resolve data discrepancies, troubleshoot issues; Identify opportunities for process improvements and collaborate to develop and implement solutions
3. Work with SCHARP programmers to develop specifications/requirements and perform routine testing of code and software developed for specimen data management
4. Work with SCHARP section representatives and external collaborators to develop and implement policies, SOPs, Work Practice Guidelines, and quality control methods
5. Act as a liaison between LDO and clinical research sites; represent LDO on SCHARP study teams and in internal or external meetings
6. Provide training and feedback to labs, clinical research sites and/or SCHARP staff
7. Serve as project manager for specimen data management initiatives and process evaluation/improvement projects
8. Learn and master skills in SAS, Access, Postgres, Unix/Linux, html or other languages/platforms to facilitate lab data management
9. Perform other responsibilities as required

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, biostatistics/statistics or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of practical data management experience
• Experience utilizing common data management software like Excel or relational databases
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• Must be flexible, work well in a team environment, and be capable of meeting tight deadlines
• Must be organized and detail-oriented, with excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred qualifications:

• >2 years of work experience, managing data in a scientific or health-related field
• Experience managing data from clinical trials, preferably laboratory or specimen data
• Familiarity with relational databases; design, development and/or database management
• Working knowledge of laboratory information management systems, clinical data management systems, SAS, Postgres, CDISC and/or other clinical data standards
• Demonstrated abilities to quickly and independently learn new technologies
• Understanding of current/standard approaches to data collection, processing of raw data into analysis datasets, and other downstream research activities is highly desirable

Please include a cover letter when applying for this position either as an additional attachment on your profile or merged into the file that contains your resume.

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Job ID 7150

Overview
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home of three Nobel laureates, is an independent, nonprofit research institution dedicated to the development and advancement of biomedical research to eliminate cancer and other potentially fatal diseases. Recognized internationally for our pioneering work in bone-marrow transplantation, the five scientific divisions at Fred Hutch collaborate to form a unique environment for conducting basic and applied science. Fred Hutch, in collaboration with its clinical and research partners, the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s, is the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in the Pacific Northwest. Join us and make a difference!

The Statistical Center for HIV/AIDS Research & Prevention (SCHARP) provides statistical collaboration to infectious disease researchers around the world and conducts a complementary program of statistical methodology, and mathematical modeling research. SCHARP also collects, manages, and analyzes data from clinical trials and epidemiological studies dedicated to the elimination of infectious disease as a threat to human health. Current projects include studies to evaluate and implement prevention strategies for HIV, tuberculosis, polio, malaria and other globally important pathogens.

The Clinical Data Manager III (CDM III) leads and monitors the collection, processing, data entry and quality control of study data. She/He is responsible for effectively managing timelines, quality and delivery of data for assigned projects that are in support of clinical trials research. She/He develops and maintains successful working relationships with their team and specific research sites to ensure and maintain data integrity and quality. The CDM III work within a network/study/protocol team to ensure that SCHARP meets its statistical and data management center (SDMC) deliverables on time.

Responsibilities
The CDM III leads the SCHARP project/study team coordinating with both internal and external partners and collaborators to ensure the relevant data are collected to meet the needs of the project or research objectives. S/he uses best practices for project management. The CDM III is the primary SCHARP contact for protocol/project implementation, operation, and closeout phases and is responsible for communication, documentation, and providing training on data collection and management activities for domestic and international research sites.
S/he functions with minimal supervision with demonstrated decision-making ability in operational and technical matters within defined procedures and practices. The CDM III will have advanced knowledge of data management operations best practices and network-specific activities. S/he may participate in training and orientation of new CDMs when appropriate, and may serve as a CDM mentor.

Assignment of projects/trials is commensurate with previous experience and can be assigned across scientific areas or study phases. S/he will be coordinating larger, more complex studies and/or a larger volume of studies with minimal assistance.

1. Coordinate Safety/Study Monitoring Committees or Data and Safety Monitoring Board review process, as applicable.
2. Prepare status reports and keep study/project sponsors, team, SCHARP management, and stakeholders informed of status and issues.
3. Ensure that SCHARP meets its obligations in accordance with Good Clinical Data Management Practices (GCDMP).
4. Perform other duties as assigned.
5. Assist in the review of new and revised departmental SOPs and WPGs.
6. Assist in the maintenance of documentation of the study database and other related data management programs and/or applications.
7. Evaluate study data for protocol compliance.
8. Generate QC reports for site review and correction as well as a variety of other reports as required.
9. Monitor study data to insure the quality and completeness of the data submitted by implementing quality control procedures.
10. Perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for assigned studies.
11. Assist in the maintenance of the study database including routine revisions or additions to include the design and/or modification of routine and existing study database edit check programs for assigned studies.
12. Assist in the design of the protocol/study specific database for assigned studies.
13. Assist in development of Case Report Forms (CRFs) for assigned studies.
14. Act as subject matter expert for data management issues between SCHARP study teams and external domestic and international research sites for assigned studies.
15. Work with project sponsors, stakeholders and SCHARP team members to define project requirements, scope, risks, staffing requirements, organization and approach.
16. Participate in development of protocol/study from draft protocol to optimize collection of accurate and high-quality data.
17. Ensure rapid resolution of issues/problems using appropriate internal and/or external resources. Track and manage issues escalating to the appropriate level in a timely manner.
18. Effectively manage assigned protocol/study, establish timelines and milestones, monitor and communicate ongoing status and progress.
19. Manage study/project implementation including but not limited to leading SCHARP team members through CRF, lab, and other data collection processes, reporting and analysis requirements, study/project documentation and training.
20. Coordinate approved requests for changes to scope of work according to defined change control procedures.
21. Close studies/projects ensuring that all project work has been fully completed, documented and stored.
22. Contribute to ongoing development of SCHARP procedures and practices by participating in committees and working groups.
23. Assist in the development and maintenance of standardization tools and training materials for the Data Operations Unit.
24. Act as a resource providing guidance on best practices and provide subject matter expertise on network-specific questions.
25. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in a health-related or scientific discipline.
• 6+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical/clinical research environment as Clinical Data Manager.
• EDC experience required. Working knowledge of Medidata Rave highly desirable. Demonstrated expertise in relevant clinical data management activities. Experience using SAS and relational databases (e.g. MS SQL Server, MS Access, or Oracle)
• Experience in clinical trial and regulated research settings desired. Experience with managing immunology, infectious disease and/or virology research projects desired. Prior experience in HIV or infectious diseases clinical trial operation management and/or protocol development preferred.
• Familiarity with all phases of clinical trials and ability to adapt to study requirements.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills. Self-motivated and able to work independently using strong organizational, project and time management skills.
• Experience in facilitating and building consensus in an interdisciplinary team environment and able to build successful working relationships with a wide variety of collaborators.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office software and familiar with data management practices. Familiarity with project management software desirable.
• Ability to work independently and to work efficiently under pressure.
• Consistent, dedicated, versatile and able to prioritize and multi-task.
• Knowledge of clinical research, FDA & ICH, GCP, GCDMP, and related regulatory requirements

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