Sr. Research Scientist

Summary

Independently carries out a broad range of technically advanced research activities and procedures; conceives of and designs experiments, evaluates conclusions, and has complete latitude to modify or devise methods and techniques as necessary to achieve desired results; may supervise technical and administrative elements of research unit.

Essential Functions

• Function as a skilled scientific specialist for the research unit or for a specific research project.
• Conducts broad range of experiments or computational analyses involving advanced technology/strategies; conceives of the objective of research studies and designs experimental protocols/computational analyses to achieve the objectives; generates, analyzes and evaluates experimental data; interprets the results of experiments/computational analyses.
• Writes and edits material for publication; may present papers or appear as principal or secondary author in publications.
• Provides direct supervision to technical and support personnel as assigned.
• Provides instruction in laboratory or computational techniques and methodology to students and postdoctoral fellows.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in a related field of study required.
• 5–7 years of experience in an academic or laboratory research setting required.

Skills

• Proficiency in supply chain and vendor management.
• Ability to identify problems and troubleshoot solutions.
• Well-versed in laboratory standards and practices.
• Good organizational skills, detail-oriented.
• Sound degree of computer literacy.
• Ability to methodically record data.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Broad knowledge of scientific principles, biological structures, and laboratory techniques.