Position Summary
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We are seeking a highly motivated and productive chemist/chemical biologist to conduct daily research on exciting recently funded projects of early drug discovery and chemical biology (Lee Receives Two Prestigious Research Awards from NIH | Institute for Integrative Toxicology | Michigan State University). The key functions for this position will be to:
Key functions:
- Lead a project team to investigate how lipid metabolites affect neurodegeneration and auto-immunity with novel model organisms and cell models
- Apply, develop and conduct high-throughput screenings in novel model organisms and cell lines to determine the activity of the newly synthesized compounds and metabolites.
- Adapt new technologies and solutions to program studies.
- Ensure laboratory compliance with safety regulations and maintain routine day-to-day laboratory operations.
- Assist project team members in running specific biochemical assays developed in the lab.
- Assist in the preparation of presentations, manuscripts, and proposals.