Senior Research Specialist

This position provides laboratory leadership as well as programmatic support for the Division of Pediatric Infectious Disease research program. The individual will oversee current and future NIH, CDC, and industry funded research grants, including the New Vaccine Surveillance Network and clinical studies evaluating novel vaccines for RSV, Pneumococcus, and other pathogens.

Responsibilities

Provides laboratory leadership and programmatic support for the Division of Pediatric Infectious Disease research program; Oversees NIH, CDC, and industry funded research grants, including the New Vaccine Surveillance Network and clinical studies evaluating novel vaccines for RSV, Pneumococcus, and other pathogens; Manages the Pediatric Infectious Diseases research laboratory; Supervises and trains laboratory personnel and trainees; Ensures laboratory compliance with institutional, regulatory, and sponsor requirements; Performs immunologic and molecular assays; Coordinates study startup and develops clinical research budgets with OCR; Serves as liaison with sponsors, regulatory agencies, partner institutions, and University stakeholders; Tracks milestones and deliverables; Writes and implements Standard Operating Procedures; Performs qPCR, multiparameter flow cytometry, ELISpot assays, and ELISAs; Manages sample databases/inventories and prepares shipments following IATA regulations

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related work experience involving direct assistance to researchers; Equivalent combination of education and experience; Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment as needed; Competence in performance of immunologic and molecular assays

Nice to have

Master's degree; PhD; Experience as a Laboratory Manager; Excellent word processing, spreadsheet, database and data analysis software experience; Fully adheres to applicable safety and/or infection control standards; Ability to mentor and provide training to junior members of the team; Ability to effectively manage complex research protocols/procedures; High degree of self-motivation; Recognized ability to function independently; Proficient in managing multiple and competing priorities/demands; Detailed-oriented in record keeping and research documentation; Understands and follows data integrity standards and processes; Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; Thorough knowledge of and established track record in assuring GCP, HSPP; Responsible Conduct of Research standards, applicable safety standards; Ability to build collaboration among research team members, patients and families, clinical services