Research Scientist, Associate
About The Position
Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute (LBRI) is seeking an Associate Research Scientist within the Aerosol group. The qualified candidate should have demonstrated experience in aerosols sciences with a focus on pharmaceutical and environmental aerosols. This would include the scientific background to support the characterization, development and analysis of complex aerosols and the application of these techniques to applied sciences. Additional competencies within engineering and drug development are preferred. The candidate should be able to maintain documentation at a high level and interface with multiple scientific staff in a fast-paced environment. The chosen candidate will evolve in a team-oriented environment where highly integrated research is performed to provide aerosol expertise to Lovelace programs, government agencies, pharmaceutical partners, and industrial entities. The individual will support a range of different programs that may include federal (or similar) funded programs and/or commercial programs with a wide range of different objectives. The Associate Research Scientist will be responsible for aerosol development, characterization, aerosol engineering, application and development of novel techniques and in the reporting and presentation of data to sponsors and the broad scientific community. The successful candidate should pursue recognition within the external scientific community within aerosol science through publications and scientific presentations. Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident in order to gain and maintain access to Kirtland Air Force base (KAFB).
Requirements
- Ph.D in Aerosol Sciences, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or a directly related field
- A minimum of 2 years of directly related research experience
- Demonstrated ability to handle fundamental scientific tasks
- Published and/or presented original research in prior roles
- Research experience in a specific discipline
- Superior professional-level written and verbal communication skills
- A high degree of professionalism
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability in managing a wide variety of complex tasks and projects simultaneously while meeting multiple deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
- Ability to maintain confidential information
- Professional-level computer skills
- Advanced experience with Excel
- Ability to learn department-specific computer systems as needed
- Ability to obtain and maintain Select Agent clearance
- Ability to gain and maintain access to Kirtland Air Force base (KAFB)
Nice To Haves
- Additional competencies within engineering and drug development are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Aerosol development
- Characterization
- Aerosol engineering
- Application and development of novel techniques
- Reporting and presentation of data to sponsors and the broad scientific community
- Pursue recognition within the external scientific community within aerosol science through publications and scientific presentations
Benefits
- Salary is commensurate with experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
