Data Staff Scientist

Brief Overview

This position is part of the Center for Precision Medicine for High-Risk Pediatric Cancer. The individual will lead, with PI oversight, the scientific work of our Synovial Sarcoma registry and biorepository. This registry currently includes clinical, imaging, and pathologic data from more than 100 pediatric and adult patients with synovial sarcoma. The individual will work with the current registry team to expand the registry to additional sites, include international patients, and integrate data from other institutional registries.

What You Will Do

• Conducts research of significant scientific value in the basic and/or translational science area(s)
• In consultation with the PI functions independently in the development and execution of research projects
• Plans, conducts, and manages research projects within the federal, institutional regulations and policies
• Collaborates with researchers, external agencies and institutions to develop cooperative research initiatives
• Trains technical staff, students, fellows, and physicians in lab procedures
• Reviews manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals
• Aids in the development of high quality publications for peer reviewed, scientific journals
• Aids in composing/developing/submitting applications for grants, contracts, and research project funding
• Responsible for appropriate use of research funds
• May supervise students or other research staff

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Master's Degree Preferred
• Doctorate Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• At least nine (9) years of directly relevant scientific lab experience Required
• At least three (3) years of post-fellowship scientific experience Preferred

Skills And Abilities

• Expert knowledge in the use of a wide variety of lab techniques, research equipment and research related software
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent critical thinking / problem-solving skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership skills

Pay

SALARY RANGE: $83,700.00 - $106,700.00 Annually