Scientific Director, Research

The Nemours Foundation • Wilmington, NC

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About The Position

The Department of Biomedical Research at Nemours Children’s Health-Delaware seeks a motivated scientist to fill the scientific director position and lead Gastroenterology (GI) Clinical/Research Lab, a part of the highly collaborative and growing Diagnostic Center at Nemours. The ideal candidate will be scientifically independent with 5 years of experience managing diagnostic laboratories, overseeing clinical assay development and pediatric clinical research.

Requirements

• Hold a PhD degree with significant clinical research experience, and clinical assay development and validation.
• Having at least 5 years of experience in a supervisor position managing a laboratory with a minimum of 2 direct staff reports.
• Familiar with the regulatory compliance of CLIA or CAP

Nice To Haves

• Scientific knowledge in enzymology, and protein chemistry
• Experience in automatic liquid handling system and assay automation.
• A track record of publications and research activities in pediatric clinical research.
• Clinical study design and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CLIA/CAP laboratory operation with the following specific functions.
• Maintain and update CLIA/CAP SOP for GI Lab tests: Celiac serology assay for celiac disease Fecal calprotectin for inflammatory bowel disease Disaccharidases for intestinal dysfunction Pancreatic enzymes for pancreatic deficiency Pepsin A for gastric to pulmonary aspiration.
• New assay development, clinical assay validation and amendment CLIA/CAP License renewal
• Solve daily technical and scientific problems.
• Approve final assay reports.
• Manage budgetary and financial reporting
• Supervise the maintenance, safety, and running of the laboratory and assure it is in regulatory compliance.
• Supervise and train laboratory technicians
• Mentor Gastroenterology Division’s fellow research projects, which include study design, data collection and analysis.
• Collaborate with Nemours clinicians and other researchers to conduct and oversee a wide range of clinical research projects in various fields such as Gastroenterology, Pulmonary, Otolaryngology, Anesthesiology.
• Publish papers in clinical journals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees