"Senior Scientist - Pathology & Immunology"

Position Summary

The Senior Scientist in the Division of Genomic and Molecular Pathology (GMP) within the Department of Pathology & Immunology will play a key role in the research and development of advanced oncology and germline testing.

This position is responsible for evaluating and implementing new lab methodologies, including assay optimization, troubleshooting, and performance characterization across multiple molecular platforms before clinical deployment. Will coordinate and organize specimens for analytical and clinical validation studies, ensuring appropriate sample selection, tracking, and documentation. In collaboration with laboratory and division leadership, bioinformatics, and clinical stakeholders, the role will participate in informatics analysis to assess data quality, assay performance, and clinical utility.

The Senior Scientist will also contribute to the drafting of validation plans, protocols, and final reports in compliance with CAP, CLIA, and other regulatory standards. This role requires a high degree of scientific rigor in clinical genomics, cross functional collaboration, and the ability to translate emerging technologies into robust clinically deployable assays.

Collaborates on designing, conducting and reporting of research projects.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collaborates on designing, conducting and reporting of research projects.
• Assists with grant preparation and reporting. May submit grant proposals in rare circumstances with the approval of the PI, Department Head and Dean.
• Prepares and submits papers on research.
• Develops hypotheses to be tested and ways of testing it.
• Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• Manages research project with other institutions and investigators.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological, chemical and radioactive hazards.
• Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Phd Or Terminal Degree Or Combination Of Education And Experience May Substitute For Minimum Education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Postdoctoral (3 Years)

Preferred Qualifications

Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Processes, Laboratory Techniques, Oral Communications, Teamwork, Working Independently, Written Communication

Grade

R12

Salary Range

$63,400.00 - $115,000.00 / Annually