Senior Research Scientist

Title: Senior Research Scientist


Location: Upper East Side


Org Unit: Infectious Diseases


Work Days:


Weekly Hours: 35.00


Exemption Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $102,400.00 - $115,400.00


*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices


Position Summary

Plans, organizes, and performs scientific research projects in a particular scientific or academic field. This role works independently to design, plan and develop new methods and technologies for research advancement.

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as specialist in laboratory-specific research methods and equipment. Performs a variety of tests requiring a high degree of proficiency.
• Creates and conducts experiments. Troubleshoots issues and recommends solutions.
• Evaluates experiment results using statistical and multivariate analysis.
• Collaborates with industry or academic specialists to apply the results of research and develop new techniques.
• Presents ongoing work and findings at conferences and summarizes the nature and methodology of the research.
• Provides technical lab support by performing complex laboratory and research related tasks.
• Develops and implements standard operating procedures and leads qualification and validation efforts for assays and procedures.
• Researches new products, tests, and methods and reports on relative feasibility, quality, and benefits of new developments.
• Organizes and presents data sets to the PI and programmatic leadership teams.
• Summarizes completed protocols and studies; writes scientific articles and manuscripts for publication and presentation.
• Supervises and mentors lab staff and students in the laboratory.
• Monitors progress of research projects and coordinates with leadership to stay on budget and schedule and to meet milestones and deliverables.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in the field of Biological, Chemical and/or Physical Sciences, or higher.

Experience

PhD preferred.

Working knowledge of subject matter, depending on needs of the laboratory.

Approximately 3-5 years of experience in standard techniques of molecular and cell biology and biochemistry, including: RT-PCR, molecular cloning, transformation, transfection, cell culture, genotyping, immunoblotting, and immunofluorescence.


Approximately 3-5 years of experience conducting scientific research in the field related to this role, with publications desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced project management, analytical and research skills with a demonstrated ability to manage projects from inception through completion
• Ability to solve problems using analytical and systematic methodologies.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a dynamic environment
• Expertise in both cellular and molecular techniques.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to mentor others.

Licenses and Certifications

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

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