Senior Academic Research Scientist - School of Medicine, Pharmacology

Emory • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Academic Research Scientist is recognized as an authority in the scientific field both inside and outside of Emory University and requires significant achievements in leadership and recognition in support of Emory research or translational science or original scientific research together with a demonstrated ability to manage major components of the Emory scientific mission.

Requirements

• PhD and 10 years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab OR master's degree and 12 years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab OR bachelor's degree and 15 years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab.
• Laboratory experience should be based on area of assignment.
• Internship experience or experience prior to attaining the qualifying degree is not considered eligible work experience for this job classification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the biotech industry

Responsibilities

• Experimental design, chemical synthesis, data analysis, and interpretation and communication of results of basic and/or translational research.
• Work with CROs on GMP synthesis, API stability, safety margin tests for CVF/RPF, salts screening, and formulation tests necessary for a compound advancement to Phase 1.
• Work with CROs to get GLP tox studies done to make the candidate ready for IND filing.
• Monitor quality control and recommend new processes or equipment to help improve laboratory operations.
• Assist in grant and other funding applications as necessary and appropriate.
• Have significant authorship on publications.
• With the approval of the responsible Emory faculty director, may serve as the principal investigator on funded (grant) proposals.
• May have supervisory responsibilities.
• Performs other responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
• No discrimination in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
• Assurance of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without discrimination.
• Compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities).
• Reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree