Researcher I
About The Position
The Waisman Center is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge about human development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases throughout the lifespan. One of 15 centers of its kind in the United States, the Waisman Center encompasses laboratories for biomedical and behavioral research, several scientific research cores, and a clinical biomanufacturing facility for the production of pharmaceuticals for early stage human clinical trials. In addition to its research efforts, the Center provides an array of services to people with developmental disabilities, offers numerous educational and outreach programs to young children and their families, and trains scientists and clinicians who will serve our nation in the future. The Researcher will work within the Bishop Laboratory (PI: Lauren Bishop) and assist with research projects under the guidance of faculty, including providing technical expertise, collecting data, analyzing data, writing papers, and presenting the data at conferences, and IRB protocol development. This position will also manage administrative functions such as coordinating team and advisory board meetings, lab documentation and policies, SharePoint/Teams communications, P-Card reconciliation, developing and utilizing a system to manage and track projects, and assisting with community outreach activities. Additionally, the Researcher will assist with grant writing, and train new lab members including students.
Requirements
- Prior research experience is required.
- A Master's Degree is required.
Nice To Haves
- Specific experience with direct service provision, advocacy, and/or research focused on autistic people is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manages administrative functions such as coordinating internal and Advisory Board meetings, lab documentation and policies, SharePoint and Teams communications, PCard reconciliation, workflow development and other duties as assigned
- Reviews and edits protocols to ensure accuracy, thoroughness and consistency
- Identifies concerns and recommends solutions to leadership
- Assists with the development or develops and implements basic to complex research projects, methodologies, procedures and/or criteria
- Trains individuals and groups on equipment operations, research protocols, and techniques within a specialized laboratory or research area
- Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, assists with, co-authors and/or authors publications and disseminates information to appropriate entities
- Collects and analyzes basic to complex research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures
- Assists in developing, writing and/or submitting grant applications and proposals to secure research funding
- Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and student workers
Benefits
- generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off
- competitive insurances and savings accounts and retirement benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
