• Supports the planning and execution of research experiments in the context of the laboratory's overall research program.
• Evaluate new techniques, instruments, and software for potential incorporation into current SOP.
• Advance the science in the laboratory through new procedures and discoveries. 2
• Advance the science through proposing and investigating new target projects for initiation based on novelty and relevance to human health.
• Provides theoretical analysis of transport problems. 1
• Supports laboratory staff on research projects and techniques.
• Work with staff on the interpretation of experiments performed by research scientists.
• Work with postdoc/biological scientists to perform statistical analysis for research projects.
• Review scientific data to determine if a research program can be developed around an idea or data package. 5
• Assists in maintaining adequate space and facilities for ongoing and projected research studies.
• Participate in the laboratory’s review of future proposals for resource allocations.
• Evaluates, analyzes and interprets research data, communicates results and methods in reports, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Write technical reports and prepare manuscripts.
• Oversee project data quality; analyze and interpret project data. 4
• Coordinates with junior staff to modify research protocols.
• Suggest alternative or complementary approaches to experiments.
• Presents research at national scientific meetings and symposia.
• Prepare oral presentations and posters for internal and external groups/conferences.
• Co-author manuscripts on research projects; publish in peer-reviewed journals. 3
• Write papers and abstracts detailing research efforts and results for publication in peer-reviewed journals; prepare PowerPoint presentations as appropriate.
• Give posters and presentations detailing work at regional and national scientific meetings.
• Review, edit, and, as needed, write first drafts of papers, posters and manuscripts.
• Provides interpretation of results, guidance, and scientific support to the management team.
• Search existing literature for new and/or relevant techniques.
• Produce research reports and regularly communicate results to staff and collaborators.
• Perform scientific and administrative reviews and analyses of grant applications/proposal from a programmatic viewpoint.
• Prepare information for and attend advisory, review committee and panel meetings; respond to issues and concerns about specific applications/proposal pertaining to assigned program area.
• Mentors junior level scientists.
• Coordinate training of users in applying data and analysis methods for their research studies.
• Provide scientific and technical expertise to all visiting fellows, post-docs, and technicians.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked

Minimum Education

Master’s

Additional Qualifications: