Lead Research Technical Advisor _ SBIR

Responsibilities

• Enhances subject area knowledge and provides external consulting.
• Determines guidelines and standards for the use of specific technologies.
• Serves as the subject matter expert and provides recommendations and solutions for a variety of technical projects or problems.
• Led development and implementation of key programs and/or processes for the organization.
• Designs, creates, and establishes Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs) for various technologies and approaches to achieve high quality and consistent results.
• Advises on and executes the incorporation of new tools and experimental and analysis protocols.
• Responsible for continuing optimization of technologies and protocols and achieving greater efficiency and results.
• Establishes appropriate collaborations with Principle Investigators (external and internal) and companies that are developing new technologies.
• Keeps abreast of trends by attending seminars, reviewing literature, and meeting with product representatives.
• Develops and leads the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data.
• Manages and oversees the quality control of processes to ensure the best possible results.
• Develops and provides reports to researchers on results and troubleshoots any issues related to data.
• Develops, tests, and validates new data analytical methodologies.
• Creates and facilitates hands on staff training of these methods.
• Tracks and evaluates staff progress/proficiency and alters or enhances training as necessary.
• Represents the department at meetings with internal and/or external entities and promotes departmental interests and strategic goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience required

Qualifications

• Equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability are core values of the University of Rochester.

Skills

• Subject matter expertise in relevant field
• Ability to develop and implement SOPs
• Knowledge of new technologies and their integration
• Collaboration skills with Principle Investigators and external companies
• Data analysis and reporting skills
• Training and mentoring abilities
• Effective communication and presentation skills

Benefits

• The University of Rochester offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans.

Pay

• $97,400.00 - $146,000.00

Schedule

• Full time
• 40 hours per week