The J David Gladstone Institutes

The J David Gladstone Institutes

Scientific Program Leader / Project Manager

San Francisco, USA

Sponsorship not specified$100k-$125kDetected 83 days ago
Project ManagementMolecular BiologyResearchAnimal StudiesCommunication

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Cap-exempt (no lottery)100
Sponsors year-round90
Entry-level history60
PERM / green-card track50
Fits your clock70

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About the role

  • Examples include DNA-based recording technologies to understand development and cancer, engineered phages that are used to treat bacterial infections, and sequencing-based assays to measure DNA damage in mitochondrial genomes during aging.
  • New directions in the lab often start as the work of one scientist, but grow into large, team-based projects.

Requirements

  • PhD and 3+ years postdoc or professional experience
  • Expertise in biotechnology, phage biology, sequencing, molecular biology, or related fields
  • Experience managing teams and budgets
  • Healthy work/life balance -you are highly engaged and productive at work because you can have time to recharge and enjoy a vibrant life outside of work.
  • Salary Range:
  • $100k-$125K
  • Gladstone Perks & Benefits
  • People -work with talented, committed, and supportive teammates within an organization that values each member of its community.
  • A meaningful place to grow and learn -whether it's your professional skills or scientific knowledge, we have the resources and environment to advance either so you can better support Gladstone's mission to drive a new era of discovery in disease-oriented science and to mentor tomorrow's leaders in an inspiring and excellent environment.
  • Compensation -competitive salary. Title and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
  • Excellent benefits -generous medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid vacation, commuter benefits, access to free shuttle transportation.
  • ​ Gladstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other non-job related characteristic. We make all employment decisions so as to further this principle of equal employment.

Skills

  • Scientific Program Leader / Project Manager - Shipman Lab & Gladstone Phage Therapy Center
  • An example is the newly launched Gladstone Ph AI ge Therapy Center.
  • Specific responsibilities include:

Compensation

  • Compensation -competitive salary. Title and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

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