Research Scientist I

About the role

This Research Scientist position is a staff appointment for an individual holding a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree with laboratory experience, especially with nonhuman primate work. The classification of Research Scientist I is the entry-level position in the job hierarchy.

You will work in a Biomedical Virology laboratory on an Alzheimer’s project study in a nonhuman primate model, testing vaccine effects on clinical outcomes, identifying biomarkers and other parameters involved in disease or protection against a viral disease with progression to vascular dementia, and preparing scheduling and regulatory documents as well as progress reports and presentations.

You will collaborate with the Principal Investigator, the current staff/lab manager, faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantifiable, meaningful research
• Demonstrate excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Interact with individuals of diverse backgrounds at all levels, both internal and external to the organization
• Work collaboratively as a positive, contributing member of a team
• Utilize various standardized word processing, spreadsheet preparation, and presentation software
• Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Prioritize work and perform assignments with minimal supervision

Requirements

• Terminal Degree (Ph.D., M.D., D.V.M., etc.)

Qualifications

• Ph.D., DVM, or MD in the Biological/Biomedical Sciences and/or Neurosciences field
• Strong laboratory research experience in an academic environment
• Experience working with and testing animal models, especially nonhuman primates
• Experience working with organoid models