Staff Scientist, SMD

Provides direct research and research training support by directing and executing small, complex research projects or major aspects of larger research projects. Provides extensive guidance to and/or directly supervises staff.

Responsibilities

Provides direct research and research training support by directing and executing small, complex research projects or major aspects of larger research projects; Provides extensive guidance to and/or directly supervises staff; Directs small, complex research projects or major aspects of larger research projects; Designs research projects or sub-projects, contributes to writing of research proposals, and prepares regulatory documentation; Writes protocols for the conduct of research; Analyzes and evaluates experimental data and interprets results within the scope of the study; Prepares written reports on all phases of laboratory work; Directs the gathering of research materials, supplies, equipment, and apparatus; Develops and controls research project budgets in consultation with supervising faculty; Keeps abreast of trends in the field of interest; Develops and installs operating procedures for the laboratory; Interviews, trains, supervises and evaluates staff; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

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