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Senior Scientist

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: Staff_13963
Department Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology 50000521
Business Unit College of Medicine
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM; with some evening/weekend work due to research project
Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity
Position Summary
Trained microbiologist is required to conduct experiments related to the biology of Chlamydia species. Designs, performs and interprets controlled microbiological experiments that examines the basic physiology and microbiology of Chlamydia as it relates to redox biology and impacts of redox alterations on chlamydial developmental cycle progression. Knowledge of and practical application of chlamydial genetic tools is a requirement. Participates in the writing of manuscripts, submission of grant applications, and presentation of data at local, national, and international scientific meetings, as well as in the training pre- and post-doctoral trainees in the laboratory.
Position Details
Posting Category Research - Non Academic
Working Title Senior Scientist
Job Title Research/Ag Specialist
Salary Grade RA24S
Appointment Type B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY
Salary Range $69,800 - $104,700/annual
Job Requisition Begin Date 06/02/2025
Application Review Date 06/09/2025
Review Date Information:
Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education: Master's degree or equivalent
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or related scientific field.
(Will consider related PhD and one year of related experience)
Required Experience 3 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
Experience in chlamydial genetic techniques and other field-specific methods.
(Will consider related PhD and one year of related experience)
Required License No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
Required Other Computer Applications: GraphPad Prism; Scientific data analysis software
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of microbiology methodology and techniques.
  • Highly innovative and organized.
  • Proficient in executing multiple, simultaneous projects in a time-efficient
    manner.
  • Ability to analyze, document and interpret scientific and statistical data.
  • Able to author technical papers, reports, or program plans for both technical
    and non-technical audiences.
Preferred Education: Doctoral degree
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or related scientific field.
Preferred Experience:
  • Four or more years’ experience in chlamydial genetic techniques and other field-specific methods.
  • Postdoctoral training.
Preferred License: No
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
Preferred Computer Applications:
Preferred Other Computer Applications: Sequencing analysis software
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Skilled in of microbiology methodology and techniques, including DNA sequencing.
  • Able to conduct Chlamydia related research.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work in an environment of collaboration and tight deadlines.
  • Experience in grant application process.
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Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a minimum of a Master's degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or related scientific field?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have a minimum of one year experience in chlamydial genetic techniques and other field-specific methods?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * If you do have a minimum of one year experience in chlamydial genetic techniques and other field-specific methods, please elaborate (if No, indicate NA).

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Are you proficient in GraphPad Prism; Scientific data analysis software?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * How did you hear about this position?
    • Careerlink
    • Employee Referral
    • HERC
    • Indeed
    • Job Fair
    • Lincoln Journal Star
    • Linkedin
    • Omaha World Herald
    • UNMC Job Site
    • Facebook
    • NEWorks
    • Handshake
    • Other
  7. * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

    (Open Ended Question)

  8. * Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
Optional Documents



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Full-time Employee
Date Posted June 3, 2025
Requisition Staff_13963
Located In Omaha, NE
Job Type Full-time Employee
SOC Category 15-1011.00 Computer and Information Scientists, Research
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