Staff Scientist

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Job Location (Full Address): 265 Crittenden Blvd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 400119 Surgery-Cancer Control Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URG 110 Compensation Range: $60,431.00 - $84,603.00 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations. Responsibilities: Under general direction and with considerable latitude for exercise of independent judgment, provides direct research and research training support at the professional level by directing and executing small, complex research projects or major aspects of larger research projects; and provides extensive guidance to and/or directly supervises technicians, laboratory aides, graduate students, undergraduate students, postdoctoral appointees and professional staff. Will work closely with Supportive Care in Cancer PIs to execute trials in the Wilmot Cancer Institute catchment area, and collaborate with investigators nationally and through the NCI Community Oncology Research Program. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Organizes, updates, and creates sections to federal and non-federal grant proposals including: research strategy sections, methods and design sections, ancillary sections, tables, graphs, budget justifications, letters of support, biosketches and other sections as needed. Reviews and organizes needed components of an RFA for these documents to ensure allowable submission per sponsor guidelines. Keeping up to date with current advances in clinical, translational and biomedical research. Keeps abreast of trends in field of interest by reading current research literature, abstracting scientific articles of value in the prosecution of research problems Analyzes and evaluates experimental data and interprets results within the scope of the study; assesses the importance of findings in relation to the general research program. Prepares written reports on all phases of research processes involved in research projects. Contributes to the design, interpretation and final writing of research publications with faculty and co-authors, including the Staff Scientist publications and presentations– thereby meeting expectations for co-authorship of scientific publications. Organizes local multi-disciplinary research meetings with faculty in the SCC Division as well as members of Wilmot Cancer Institute and external faculty collaborators involved in a developing program project grant application. Prepares meeting materials, organizes agendas, assists with organizing meeting topics with Dr. Janelsins and other faculty. In addition to faculty, collaborates with graduate students, T32 fellows and staff Create figures, graphs, tables, etc with software programs (e.g. Biorender, Excel, Illustrator, etc) for inclusion in grant sections. Involved in clinical research protocol development writing and review. Participates in pilot study activities as needed. Other duties as assigned MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Doctoral degree and 2 years of relevant postdoctoral training required. Or equivalent combination of education and experience. Research or Clinical experience preferred. Writing manuscripts, publishing, and assisting writing grant sections for research preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Fluent English language skills (oral and written) preferred. Ability to effectively manage complex research protocols/procedures preferred. Proficiency in medical terminology, the clinical research process and applicable regulatory guidelines, standards preferred. Proficiency in managing multiple and competing priorities/demands preferred. Thorough knowledge of and established track record in assuring GCP, Responsible Conduct of Research standards, applicable safety standards, OSHA guidelines, throughout study implementation preferred. Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills; highly collaborative, promotes teamwork preferred. Ability to build collaboration among research team members, laboratory staff, patients and families, clinical services (requires tact, sensitivity, clarity, flexibility, empathy) preferred Proficient in MS Office (e.g. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), email, internet preferred. Possesses a high degree of self-motivation; recognized ability to function independently preferred. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. 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One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.