Lead Researcher

The University of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

The Lead Researcher is responsible for oversight of research activities and projects. Duties: Plans, designs and conducts scientific experiments, including IRB Submission. These scientific experiments involve one or more in the following areas: Hematopoietic stem cell biology and transplantation. Radiation mitigation and countermeasures. Immunotherapy particularly CAR T cell therapy and bispecific antibody. Cancer biology particularly in multiple myeloma. Oversees research activities and provides operational supervision for laboratory activities. Supervises research staff, including hiring, training and performance evaluation. Plans and coordinates administrative activities of assigned areas, such as the formulation and preparation of the unit’s budgets, grant proposals and project proposals. Initiates, plans and directs field studies. Supervises and directs the preparation, identification, and cataloging of information and specimens. Executes special projects, researches and analyzes data, writes reports and makes recommendations. Sets policies and oversees the archiving of all data. Searches and applies for sponsored research. Performs qualitative and quantitative analyses. Maintains an up-to-date literature file related to field of specialization. Prepares and submits research for presentations and publication. May teach one or more classes or seminars. Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Requirements

Master’s degree AND: 36 months related research experience, including supervision
Technical writing skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
Ability to supervise staff and communicate directions and expectations effectively
Advanced scientific knowledge in field of study
Ability to work independently and as a member of the team
Project management experience
Detail oriented and excellent organization skills
Ability to engage in repetitive motions
Ability to work in varied settings and locations as determined by research goals
May be required to travel
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies

Nice To Haves

A Ph.D. in Biological Science, Immunology, Chemistry or related field with demonstrated productivity
Experimental skills in in vivo animal models, flow cytometry, molecular signaling pathways, genetic modification, CAR T functional assays etc.

Responsibilities

Plans, designs and conducts scientific experiments, including IRB Submission.
Oversees research activities and provides operational supervision for laboratory activities.
Supervises research staff, including hiring, training and performance evaluation.
Plans and coordinates administrative activities of assigned areas, such as the formulation and preparation of the unit’s budgets, grant proposals and project proposals.
Initiates, plans and directs field studies.
Supervises and directs the preparation, identification, and cataloging of information and specimens.
Executes special projects, researches and analyzes data, writes reports and makes recommendations.
Sets policies and oversees the archiving of all data.
Searches and applies for sponsored research.
Performs qualitative and quantitative analyses.
Maintains an up-to-date literature file related to field of specialization.
Prepares and submits research for presentations and publication.
May teach one or more classes or seminars.
Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.