Research Associate Scientist II - Strong Laboratory

About the role

Breakthrough Makers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) inspire passion, expertise, and innovation. Join us to build on our commitment to advancing pediatric care and your career.

Responsibilities

• Plays a leading role in project planning and recording, interpreting, analyzing, and presenting data.
• Supervises junior lab members, develops new methods and protocols for research, and assists with the development of other research projects in the lab.
• Assists faculty in the conduct of research of significant value in the basic and/or translational science area.
• Functions with a high level of independence in the development and execution of research projects.
• 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.
• Aid in composing/developing applications for grants, contracts, and research funding proposals.
• Responsible for appropriate use of research funds.

Requirements

The Research Associate Scientist will be asked to independently participate in the execution of multiple research projects in the lab and play a leading role in project planning and recording, interpretating, analyzing, and presenting data. They will also be required to supervise junior lab members, develop new methods and protocols for research, and assist with the development of other research projects in the lab.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Master's Degree Preferred
• Doctorate Preferred
• At least eight (8) years of directly relevant post grad scientific lab experience Required
• At least ten (10) years of directly relevant post grad scientific lab experience Preferred
• Successful completion of a Post Doc Fellowship Preferred

Skills

• 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
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Solid leadership skills

Benefits

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine.

Pay

$76,100.00 - $97,000.00 Annually

Schedule

Day Shift