The Supervisor, Sr. Scientist services as Principal Investigator for multiple programs/projects in the research laboratory. Provides leadership, direction and mentorship to junior scientists and technical support staff within the laboratory. Works with scientists across the Research Institute and serves as a scientific subject matter expert for Research Institute leadership and for the organization. Collaborates with Research Institute leadership on the strategic direction of research in service of the organization's Mission and Vision. Utilizes scientific theory and applications and to apply this knowledge towards the development of scientific experiments to test hypotheses to solve complex research problems. Secures extramural funding for research leading to a better understanding of childhood disease by identifying funding opportunities and writing scientific proposals for submission to peer-review federal and other funding agencies. Serves as the first or corresponding author on at least three manuscripts accepted for peer reviewed scientific publication each year. Oversees the preparation of abstracts and posters for presentation at scientific conferences with the expectation of delivering at least one podium presentation at a recognized scientific conference each year.