Immunology / Immune Engineering Post-Doctoral Research Associate

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, NM

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Assays, Best Practices, Bioengineering, Biology, Biomarkers, Biomedical Engineering, Candidate Sourcing, Chemistry, Communication Skills, Computer Software, Conferences, Cross-Functional, Data Processing, Data Visualization, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Experiment Design, GLP (Good Laboratory Practices), Hazardous Materials/Substances, Immunoassays, Immunology, Insurance, Laboratory, Laboratory Notebook, Nanotechnology, Operations Security (OPSEC), Pathogens, Physical Chemistry, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Publications, Real-time PCR (qPCR), Research & Development (R&D), Research Skills, Spectroscopy, Statistics, Tuition Fees, Vision Plan, Word Processing, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Los Alamos, NM

POSTED

30+ days ago

What You Will Do

The Medical Countermeasures (MCM) Team in the Physical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy (C-PCS) group within Chemistry Division is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with expertise in immunology or immune engineering to support ongoing projects in diagnostics development and next-generation vaccine platforms. The successful candidate will lead experimental design and execution of in vitro immunological studies, contribute mechanistic insights into innate and adaptive immune responses, and help translate immune profiling data into actionable diagnostic and vaccine strategies. The postdoc is expected to work independently while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams spanning chemistry, nanotechnology, bioengineering, and computational modeling.

The postdoc will act as a representative for the team by attending group and team meetings. They will be responsible for reporting research results back to the team at weekly meetings and keeping official laboratory notebooks. In addition, the postdoc will be encouraged to attend seminars that interest them and will be given networking opportunities within the laboratory. They will also be expected to present their work at conferences and to sponsors. #chemistry, #c-pcs, #chempostdoc

You may obtain information about pay structure, expectations, and other postdoc opportunities on the LANL website:

https://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/postdoctoral-research/index.php

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Research areas of interest/focus in immunology, immune engineering, biomedical engineering, bioengineering, or related fields.
Demonstrated experience in immune cell (co)-culture, in vitro immunization assays, immunoassays, flow cytometry, protein analysis, transcriptomics, etc.
Demonstrated expertise in immune cell (macrophages, dendritic cells, T/B cells) biology, signaling pathways, cytokine profiling, etc.
Willingness to work with potentially hazardous biological materials.
Proven ability to work independently and successfully as part of a team.
Demonstrated experience and familiarity with good laboratory practices and experimental design.
Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Strong oral and written communication skills with a strong publication record.
Proven ability to manage time and see tasks to completion.
Proven ability to produce quality work by applying attention to detail.
Demonstrated competency with computers and software applications for word processing, data processing, statistical analysis, omics analysis, and data visualization.

Desired Qualifications: The ideal candidate would have interest and expertise in one or more of the following: immunology, immune assays, flow cytometry (multicolor panel design, optimization, analysis), RT-qPCR, RNA-seq, protein analysis, or host-pathogen interactions including immune signature profiling and biomarker identification. Candidates would ideally also be familiar with techniques such as Biosafety Level 2 best practices and procedures and/or mammalian tissue culture.

Education A Ph.D. from an accredited program in immunology, immune engineering, bioengineering, biomedical engineering, or related technical field completed within the past 3 years. Must have cumulative GPA of at least a 3.2 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Note to Applicants:

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security.

The Physical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy(C-PCS) Group addresses national and international problems by exploiting themeasurement and diagnostic power of light, which is the fastest clock and thesmallest ruler. We work with a diverse range of customers to execute researchprojects which span basic R&D and device creation through application anddeployment of systems and methods for applied missions.

Our generous benefits package includes:

§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network

§ Dental and vision insurance

§ Free basic life and disability insurance

§ Paid childbirth and parental leave

§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)

§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

§ Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)

§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs

§ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.
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