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Senior Scientist

University of Nebraska Medical Center UNMC Omaha, NE
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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_13911
Department Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology 50000521
Business Unit College of Medicine
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity
Position Summary
The Individual will lead efforts to support a new program assessing the molecular epidemiology of bacterial pathogens at UNMC and Nebraska Medicine. This will include pathogen collection via coordination with the clinical microbiology laboratory at Nebraska Medicine, collaboration with scientists at the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory and faculty within the Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology, and eventual interpretation of data and communication with Healthcare Epidemiology at Nebraska Medicine. Further duties includes providing support for bacteriological and viral diagnostic test development for the Emerging Pathogens Laboratory at UNMC and ongoing studies with faculty in the Division of Infectious Diseases.
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 05/09/2025
Application Review Date 05/19/2025
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, Biology, 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:
Scientific experience in research or clinical laboratory setting.

(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
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of microbiology and infectious disease 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, biology, or related scientific field
Preferred Experience:
  • Four or more years scientific experience in research or clinical laboratory setting.
  • Postdoctoral training.
Preferred License: No
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
Preferred Computer Applications:
Preferred Other Computer Applications:
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Skilled in of microbiology and infectious disease methodology and techniques, including DNA sequencing. Able to conduct Staphylococcus 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, Biology or related scientific field?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have a minimum of one year Scientific experience in a research or clinical laboratory setting?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * If you do have a minimum of one year Scientific experience in a research or clinical laboratory setting, 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?
    • 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 May 9, 2025
Requisition Staff_13911
Located In Omaha, NE
Job Type Full-time Employee
SOC Category 15-1011.00 Computer and Information Scientists, Research
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