Senior Research Scientist

Position Summary

Plans, organizes, and performs scientific research projects in a particular scientific or academic field. This role works independently to design, plan and develop new methods and technologies for research advancement.

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as specialist in laboratory-specific research methods and equipment. Performs a variety of tests requiring a high degree of proficiency.
• Creates and conducts experiments. Troubleshoots issues and recommends solutions.
• Evaluates experiment results using statistical and multivariate analysis.
• Collaborates with industry or academic specialists to apply the results of research and develop new techniques.
• Presents ongoing work and findings at conferences and summarizes the nature and methodology of the research.
• Provides technical lab support by performing complex laboratory and research related tasks.
• Develops and implements standard operating procedures and leads qualification and validation efforts for assays and procedures.
• Researches new products, tests, and methods and reports on relative feasibility, quality, and benefits of new developments.
• Organizes and presents data sets to the PI and programmatic leadership teams.
• Summarizes completed protocols and studies; writes scientific articles and manuscripts for publication and presentation.
• Supervises and mentors lab staff and students in the laboratory.
• Monitors progress of research projects and coordinates with leadership to stay on budget and schedule and to meet milestones and deliverables.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in the field of Biological, Chemical and/or Physical Sciences, or higher.

Experience

PhD preferred.

Working knowledge of subject matter, depending on needs of the laboratory.

Approximately 3-5 years of experience in standard techniques of molecular and cell biology and biochemistry, including: RT-PCR, molecular cloning, transformation, transfection, cell culture, genotyping, immunoblotting, and immunofluorescence.

Approximately 3-5 years of experience conducting scientific research in the field related to this role, with publications desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced project management, analytical and research skills with a demonstrated ability to manage projects from inception through completion
• Ability to solve problems using analytical and systematic methodologies.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a dynamic environment
• Expertise in both cellular and molecular techniques.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to mentor others.