Staff Project Scientist - 137471

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or in collaboration with academic supervisors, incumbent takes charge of the execution of projects or major portions of research projects. Incumbent ensures the successful progress of ongoing projects and experiments through oversight of lab members. This involves the planning, assigning and directing the work of other lab members including staff research associates. It also involves training of new hires. The incumbent takes complete control of the execution of laboratory phases of major project and makes significant independent and innovative contributions to the successful prosecution of projects in the lab.

Incumbent is responsible for designing and optimizing methods and application of CRISPR-based technology to identify underlying mechanisms of heart disease, development and regeneration. The incumbent will also be expected to expand the approach and combine it with molecular technology to deepen the investigations. Other duties assigned as needed.

• Advanced theoretical knowledge of patch clamping and data analysis, organoid culturing, iPSCs maintenance as typically attained by an advanced degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proven expertise in analyzing research projects, gather and evaluate data, determine solutions and provide recommendations.

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Proven experience in conducting presentations, drafting professional, scientific manuscripts, independently preparing summary reports regarding data quality.

• Proven ability to consult with and advise PI and Co-PI's on the development of new research projects and develop publication opportunities using existing data.

• Exceptional organizational, problem solving skills, analytical skills, and long-range planning skills with meticulous attention to detail, ability to identify future contingencies, and the ability to effectively prioritize workload and meet required deadlines despite frequent interruptions and competing demands.

• Advanced knowledge data analysis protocols, data gathering, protocol design, and evaluation. Demonstrated ability to present scientific research to a scientific/regulatory body, and make recommendations for altering research and/or scientific protocol(s) based on findings or concerns of safety oversight agencies.

• Proven demonstrated ability to design analyses, develop and/or adapt methodological approaches needed for research projects, ability to provide significant innovative contributions and ideas.

• Proven experience in managing research projects including monitoring milestones, pitfalls, troubleshooting techniques and course corrections.

• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and objectives.

• Advanced knowledge in the use of MAC and Windows platforms: (e.g., Excel, Prism, SPSS, Adobe, Word, Endnote, Power Point, R etc).

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and rapidly learn from others and the literature.

• Experience in supervising, directing and training of lab personnel.

• Proven experience in preparation of grant applications including writing research as gathered from data collection.

• PhD in biological sciences, computer sciences, or bioengineering.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

• Must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekend days, as required.

• Must be willing to work with hazardous materials.