Infectious Disease Diagnostics Laboratory - Staff Scientist
About The Position
The Staff Scientist is an advanced researcher who plans, coordinates, and executes complex research and clinical projects in a specific scientific area. The role works under the mentorship of an established principal investigator and in collaboration with laboratory Medical Directors and Clinical R&D. It contributes scientific and intellectual work characterized by originality and creativity, supports clinical assay development and implementation, and develops experimental procedures and hypotheses for further investigation. The scientist conducts experiments independently and develops projects with guidance from the principal investigator, medical directors, and laboratory leadership, aligned with clinical laboratory priorities where applicable. The role prepares manuscripts and abstracts, publishes scientific articles in refereed journals, presents at scientific symposiums, and collaborates with researchers, Clinical R&D, clinical laboratory personnel, and other institutions. It assists with scientific publications and research grant proposals, serves as a resource and mentor to less experienced research and clinical personnel, and may supervise staff or projects and assist with laboratory operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- At least nine years of directly relevant scientific laboratory experience required.
- Expert knowledge in the use of a wide variety of laboratory techniques, research equipment, and research-related software.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong leadership skills.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree preferred.
- Doctorate preferred.
- At least three years of post-fellowship scientific experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research of significant scientific value in basic and/or translational science, including research supporting clinical laboratory initiatives.
- Develop and execute research projects independently in consultation with the principal investigator or medical director.
- Plan, conduct, and manage research and clinical projects in compliance with federal and institutional regulations and policies.
- Collaborate with researchers, Clinical R&D, clinical laboratory staff, external agencies, and institutions to develop cooperative research initiatives.
- Partner with Clinical R&D Specialists on clinical laboratory projects, supporting clinical assay development.
- Train research and laboratory staff, technical staff, students, fellows, and physicians in laboratory procedures and scientific methodologies.
- Review manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
- Assist in developing high-quality publications for peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Assist in composing, developing, and submitting applications for grants, contracts, and research project funding.
- Ensure appropriate use of research funds.
- May supervise students and other laboratory or research staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
