CareerPlan

Staff Scientist

Chicago, IL, USFull-time$60k–$70k2026-09-28 → 2026-11-13
Based in United States

Core

Leading translational research projects on RNA modifications, RNA-RNA interactions, and small RNA-mediated gene regulation using bioinformatics and next-generation sequencing.

Role type

Senior IC research scientist (bioinformatics/molecular biology)

Builds

Research insights on gene regulation mechanisms and scientific publications

Domain

Academic research, molecular biology, bioinformatics

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Bioinformatics, next-generation sequencing (NGS), molecular biology, RNA analysis, data analysis, scientific writing, grant writing, mentoring

Preferred skills

Postdoctoral research experience, knowledge of regulatory policies, creative problem-solving

Technologies

NGS workflows, PCR/RT-PCR, gel-based analysis, standard laboratory equipment

Responsibilities

Perform advanced molecular biology experiments and NGS library preparation; design experiments to validate small RNA functions; support large-scale biological mechanism studies; lead scientific writing and publications; mentor lab technicians and students; present work at scientific meetings.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC