Principal Engineer/Scientist: Complex in Vitro Models for Drug Screening Lead

CFD Research Corporation•Huntsville, AL

21d•Onsite

About The Position

CFD Research is seeking a highly skilled and motivated research leader to join our Biotechnology and Life Sciences team. In this role, you will play a critical role in leading multiple projects that will utilize complex in vitro models for both medical countermeasure development and mechanistic investigations. The successful candidate will lead a cross functional team in the design, development, and optimization of advanced in vitro systems—including organ-on-a-chip (OOC) platforms and organoids—across a range of tissue types as well as in the incorporation of sensing and integration with computational models. The candidate will also need to collaborate with cross-functional teams, champion customer requirements and drive projects forward by ensuring impactful research and development while providing technical leadership and guidance.

Requirements

PhD in biomedical engineering, biology, or related field with 7+ years of experience in the development of complex in vitro models, or equivalent (BS+15).
Demonstrated experience leading complex, cutting edge research and development for prototypes (complex in vitro models including organ on chip, transwell, multi-organ systems)
Proven track record translating bench-top in vitro prototypes into standardized, reproducible assays suitable for drug screening
Excellent written and verbal scientific communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams
U.S. Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with GLP/GMP/GIVIMP
Experience in proposal writing
Familiarity with regulatory requirements (FDA, ISTAND, etc.)

Responsibilities

Oversee technical project execution of one or more development projects.
Guide scientific and engineering personnel in project execution and in overcoming research hurdles.
Ensure generation of robust, reliable data, including oversight of report generation
Act as direct representative of CFD in direct customer briefing and technical progress updates, including technical accomplishments, schedule, and budget.
Collaborate with a cross-functional team of engineers and scientists in CIVMS, electrochemical sensing, PBPK modeling, and others.