PhD Scientist, Coagulation
Company: MLM Medical Labs
Location: Memphis
Posted on: May 15, 2022
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
- Take initiative and work independently with appropriate
guidance in a scientific, multi-disciplinary setting combining
basic scientific and translational aspects of drug development and
application in the treatment of human disease.
- Lead projects in protein biology and coagulation, applying a
broad range of biological techniques and utilization of specialized
instrumentation for assessing coagulation protein levels and
activities.
- Develop and validate assays that measure the effects of novel
clotting factor and non-factor compounds for their effects on
coagulation factor activity and antigen levels.
- Design and perform cell-free assays and cell-based assays to
investigate the biology of new targets and the efficacy of novel
drugs on the coagulation system.
- Actively assist with platelet function assays and be actively
involved in the development of assays that evaluate platelet
activation and aggregation as well as clot stability.
- Assess therapeutic potential and mechanism of action of new
drugs by in vitro and ex vivo analysis of blood samples.
- Maintain familiarity with scientific literature and apply
knowledge and novel approaches to research and clinical
projects.
- Maintain electronic records of experiments, proficiently use
excel/prism to process data and PowerPoint to present experimental
results and conclusions.
- Work well in teams and communicate clearly with peers and
stakeholders. -Requirements:
- PhD with proven professional experience in the area of platelet
and coagulation biology.
- Proven expertise with in vitro cell-based and cell-free assays
to investigate basic molecular mechanisms underlying thrombosis and
hemostasis is required.
- Hands-on experience and knowledge of several basic cell-based
and molecular biology assays, such as flow cytometry, qPCR, Western
Blot, ELISA, Multiplex.
- Ability to independently plan/ troubleshoot /perform
experiments and data analysis, as well as ability to interpret and
present complex experimental results and problems, is
required.
- Clear communication, team-playing, self-motivation, high
organization with strong attention to detail, and desire to learn
are a must.
Keywords: MLM Medical Labs, Memphis , PhD Scientist, Coagulation, Other , Memphis, Tennessee
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