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Old Dominion University / Eastern Virginia Medical School

The Brachova-Alvarez Laboratory is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Scientist to join our interdisciplinary team investigating the molecular mechanisms of ovarian aging and female reproductive biology. Our research integrates cutting-edge molecular, cellular, and computational approaches to understand how RNA processing, mitochondrial function, and ovarian cell composition contribute to reproductive lifespan and fertility.

Position Overview

The Project Scientist will contribute to NIH- and foundation-funded projects focused on:

• The role of RNA modifications in oocyte maturation and embryo development

Responsibilities

• Oocyte and embryo culture
• IVF/ICSI
• Conduct molecular and cellular biology experiments.
• Assist/perform ovarian follicle cultures and histological analyses.
• Manage laboratory records, data entry, and sample organization.
• Supervise staff
• Maintain compliance with institutional protocols for animal and biosafety research.

The Project Scientist will focus on oocyte, embryology, assisted reproductive technology work (ART), they will develop and test standard operating procedures for oocyte and embryo manipulations, They will also spend 20% of their time on animal husbandry, caring for and monitoring laboratory animals, and 10% on molecular biology tasks, 70% of their time on oocyte, embryology, and ART work.

Qualifications

• Oocyte and embryo manipulation and culture.
• A minimum of Master’s degree in Clinical Embryology or related field (required).
• A minimum of 5+ years experience in a clinical embryology laboratory
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative research team.

Opportunities

This position provides excellent career development for candidates interested in expanding their basic biomedical research expertise. Project Scientists in our lab gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art genomics, transcriptomics, and reproductive biology techniques that shape the future of reproductive research

This position is being filled through the Research Foundation, which is a separate entity from Old Dominion University (ODU). While we work in support of ODU, the Research Foundation operates independently and is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.

To apply: click Job Browsing; and follow the link for position #26-023.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled

The organization is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer (AA/EOE/M/F/Disability/VETS/Drug-Free Workplace). We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all individuals in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employment decisions — including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, and promotion — are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Affirmative action efforts are conducted consistent with applicable laws to promote equal opportunity in employment and advancement.

As part of our commitment to pay transparency and compliance with applicable laws, the Research Foundation includes a good-faith salary range in all job postings. These ranges represent the expected hiring range for the position, not the full compensation band.

Final salary offers may vary depending on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and budget availability.

The expected range for this position is 60,000.00 to 75,000.00.