Research Scientist-CMI--The Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine

Position Summary

Captures, oversees, and directs research or other technical operations. Provides technical expertise to facilitate research design, conducting, and reporting. Coordinates, executes, and assists in interpreting the results of complex scientific experiments using advanced equipment, complex technique methods, and procedures.

Position Key Accountabilities

• Evaluates and interprets data analysis to support publications.
• Prepares results for publication, presentation at meetings, or direct communication with faculty members.
• Determines project feasibility in terms of staff, time, and resources.
• Plans and performs quantitative and qualitative research procedures in various scientific areas.
• Identifies ideas for new research projects by partnering with key stakeholders.
• Formulates a project and implements experiments to execute the research project.
• Aids the principal investigator in writing and submitting grant applications.
• Stays abreast of new research progress and technological advances to upgrade research skills and produce accurate results.
• Researches literature for new progress and technological advances to upgrade research skills.
• Maintains lab equipment, assists in necessary repairs, and promotes a safe laboratory environment.
• Ensures direct reports follow safety procedures and attend basic safety training courses.
• As a senior member of the lab, may lead lab meetings and mentor junior lab members, including staff, students, and postdocs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills

None

Minimum Education

Doctorate Degree required

Minimum Experience

2 years of experience in a related research environment and have verifiable publications within the field of the research project required

Physical Requirements

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive

This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position.

Residency Requirement

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.