Senior Research Scientist

Weill Cornell Medical College • New York, NY

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About The Position

Plans, organizes, and performs scientific research projects in a particular scientific or academic field. This role works independently to design, plan and develop new methods and technologies for research advancement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Biological, Chemical and/or Physical Sciences, or higher.
• Working knowledge of subject matter, depending on needs of the laboratory.
• Approximately 3-5 years of experience in standard techniques of molecular and cell biology and biochemistry, including: RT-PCR, molecular cloning, transformation, transfection, cell culture, genotyping, immunoblotting, and immunofluorescence.
• Approximately 3-5 years of experience conducting scientific research in the field related to this role, with publications desired.
• Advanced project management, analytical and research skills with a demonstrated ability to manage projects from inception through completion
• Ability to solve problems using analytical and systematic methodologies.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a dynamic environment
• Expertise in both cellular and molecular techniques.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to mentor others.

Nice To Haves

• PhD preferred.
• Approximately 3-5 years of experience conducting scientific research in the field related to this role, with publications desired.

Responsibilities

• Serves as specialist in laboratory-specific research methods and equipment.
• Performs a variety of tests requiring a high degree of proficiency.
• Creates and conducts experiments.
• Troubleshoots issues and recommends solutions.
• Evaluates experiment results using statistical and multivariate analysis.
• Collaborates with industry or academic specialists to apply the results of research and develop new techniques.
• Presents ongoing work and findings at conferences and summarizes the nature and methodology of the research.
• Provides technical lab support by performing complex laboratory and research related tasks.
• Develops and implements standard operating procedures and leads qualification and validation efforts for assays and procedures.
• Researches new products, tests, and methods and reports on relative feasibility, quality, and benefits of new developments.
• Organizes and presents data sets to the PI and programmatic leadership teams.
• Summarizes completed protocols and studies; writes scientific articles and manuscripts for publication and presentation.
• Supervises and mentors lab staff and students in the laboratory.
• Monitors progress of research projects and coordinates with leadership to stay on budget and schedule and to meet milestones and deliverables.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior