Senior Research Scientist

Job Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments, collect data and analyze results in support of department project development objectives.
• Senior Scientist leads and directs a cohort of researchers of various levels (Research Associate I – Research Scientist II) to complete tasks, timelines and milestones.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team that designs, organizes, and coordinates multiple research projects.
• Design, perform, and/or oversee experiments and data collection to ensure data integrity, quality control, and protocol compliance.
• Maintain knowledge and stay up to date with relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.
• Train Molecular Lab Operations Specialists, Molecular Technologists, and Research Associates in new technologies, implementing technology changes, or upon hire.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, including completing logs and maintenance, e.g. clean, sterilize, maintain, and shut down laboratory equipment, accessories, and instruments used in research experiments, daily and weekly as required.
• Assist with lab planning and equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Assist in the preparation of scholarly articles for publication.
• Present results of independent research; write reports/summaries for internal communications as well as patents and complete scientific papers for peer reviewed journals, publishing abstracts, manuscripts, or industry requirements.
• Engage in continuous learning and skill development, including both scientific and laboratory technology education.
• Accept other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in a science field with at least 5 years of post-doctoral experience required.
• Demonstrate clear ability to explain previous molecular assay experience, including the function of positive/negative controls, sample results, and data interpretation.
• Deep knowledge of precision medicine as it pertains to drug target discovery (antibody drug conjugates, small molecule inhibitors, degraders), tumor biology (metastasis, metabolic regulators, protein modifications), and immune signatures (CAR-T, TILs, TCRs).
• Familiarity with precision medicine and analytical platforms utilized to generate proteomic and genomic data that directs patient therapy.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical research and cancer immunotherapies a plus.
• General familiarity with biostatistics for data analysis and visualization of diverse and large data sets.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for audiences with diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to perform tasks that require high attention to detail and multitasking in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong team skills with a commitment to communicate information and work constructively to support the team and collaborators.
• Detail oriented with ability to capture and record complex scientific data accurately and reliably.
• Able to design and interpret complex directions and understand complicated scientific project plans.
• Craft and propose novel, scientifically rigorous research ideas.
• Exercise independent thinking and judgement.
• Able to solve independently and escalate problems appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Good business judgment with ability to maintain project confidentiality.
• High level of integrity and ethics.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Access, Word, Excel, Outlook, and general working knowledge of Internet for business use.

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly self-motivated, self-directed, and attentive to detail.
• Ability to work in a complex and matrix team environment; experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, schedule, and meet deadlines.
• Drive for Results (Service, Quality, and Continuous Improvement) – Ensure procedures and processes are in place that lead to delivery of quality results and continually reassess their effectiveness to achieve continuous improvement.
• Communication – Proficient verbal and written communication skills. Willingness to share and receive information and ideas from all levels of the organization in order to achieve the desired results.
• Demonstrate a focus on listening to and understanding client/customer needs and then delighting the client/customer by exceeding service and quality expectations.
• Teamwork – Commitment to the successful achievement of team and organizational goals through a desire to participate with and help other members of the team.