BID_A2823N - Staff Scientist II_BIDMC (NE)

Beth Israel Lahey Health

1d•$25 - $82•Onsite

About The Position

Individual has progressed beyond the Staff Scientist I stage and is functioning at the independent Principal Investigator level. Incumbent in this position should be at an entry to more senior level at varying degrees of independence. Must have been awarded or have completed the requirements for a doctoral degree or foreign equivalent. Essential Responsibilities: Independently conducts research in area of specialty. Follows protocol manual standards in order to maintain a safe workplace environment. Works independently as well as collaborates with other research staff members to complete projects and develop research methods related to the projects. Interacts respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services. May supervise, orient and/or train staff; ensures compliance to lab safety guidelines and accurate record keeping. May oversee lab equipment needs, inventory and the ordering of common lab supplies. Has the authority to direct and support managers with functional area responsibilities. Has full responsibility for planning, monitoring and managing department budget. Has the direct responsibility to undertake the following employment actions: hiring, termination, corrective action and performance reviews. Direct Reports: 2-3 Indirect Reports: 1-5

Requirements

Ph.D. and/or Medical Degree required.
1-3 years related work experience required, including 1-3 years supervisory/management experience required
Ability to adapt work schedule in order to accommodate research, especially when monitoring sensitive experiments.
Advanced technical computer skills as required for technical support specific to functional area and related systems.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with laboratory techniques, computer analysis, creation and design of wet lab protocols and implementation of these experiments.
Working knowledge of animal protocols and IACUC procedures in order to comply with appropriate regulations; CITI training preferred.
For non-bench research, non-clinical staff scientists, knowledge of epidemiology, outcomes research, evidence-based medicine, and experience using longitudinal datasets, data repositories and statistical Analysis with SAS, STATA or SPSS.

Responsibilities

Independently conducts research in area of specialty.
Follows protocol manual standards in order to maintain a safe workplace environment.
Works independently as well as collaborates with other research staff members to complete projects and develop research methods related to the projects.
Interacts respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.
May supervise, orient and/or train staff; ensures compliance to lab safety guidelines and accurate record keeping.
May oversee lab equipment needs, inventory and the ordering of common lab supplies.
Has the authority to direct and support managers with functional area responsibilities.
Has full responsibility for planning, monitoring and managing department budget.
Has the direct responsibility to undertake the following employment actions: hiring, termination, corrective action and performance reviews.