Staff Scientist

Responsibilities

• Directs small, complex research projects or major aspects of larger research projects.
• Works independently in a phase of research of a complex project.
• Designs research projects or sub-projects, contributes to writing of research proposals, and prepares regulatory documentation required for performance of research.
• Writes protocols for the conduct of research, including purposes of study, design of experiments, lists of materials, and methods to be used and the schedule of activities.
• Analyzes and evaluates experimental data and interprets results within the scope of the study.
• Affirms the importance of findings in relation to the general research program.
• Prepares written reports on all phases of laboratory work involved in research projects.
• Contributes to the design, interpretation, and final writing of research publications – thereby meeting expectations for co-authorship of scientific publications.
• Coordinates service support such as repair of equipment, requisitioning of supplies and research materials and minor construction.
• Develops and controls research project budgets in consultation with supervising faculty.
• Responsible for research project budget reports and records.
• Recommends expenditures for major laboratory equipment and construction.
• Authorizes expenditure for expendable supplies and maintenance.
• Evaluates the performance of research equipment, making design changes or developing new approaches for its use.
• Keeps abreast of trends in field of interest by reading current research literature, abstracting scientific articles of value in the prosecution of research problems, and attending and presenting at scientific meetings, seminars, and research conferences.
• Develops and installs operating procedures for the laboratory and independently operates complex equipment.
• Develops and modifies test methods and selects procedures for data collection and handling.
• Develops or utilizes computer programs for conversions and statistical treatment of data.
• Interviews, trains, supervises and evaluates staff.
• Directs initial training, as well as continuous skill development of staff/trainees in laboratory techniques and instrumentation procedures.
• Counsels staff/trainees on technical problems.
• Advises and assists staff/trainees with special research projects.

Requirements

Minimum Education & Experience:

• Doctoral degree and 2 years of relevant postdoctoral training required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Qualifications

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