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The Geneva Foundation · 5 months ago

Senior Research Scientist (Pre-clinical) - 4DBio³ ODB

Rockville, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$135K/yr - $155K/yr

8+ years exp

The Geneva Foundation is seeking a Senior Research Scientist (Pre-clinical) to lead pre-clinical research projects at the Uniformed Services University Center for Biotechnology (4DBio³). This role involves providing technical and management support, overseeing project execution, and coordinating a multidisciplinary team to advance critical research in blood products for austere environments.

Clinical TrialsEducationNon Profit

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform recurring analyses on research portfolios to identify critical gaps, exceptional results and/or lack of progress

Assist in the preparation of SOPs and analysis of laboratory experiments

Prepare interim and final progress reports

Ensure research integrity

Disseminate research results

Provide guidance to scientists preparing research proposals, to include guidance on research protocol development, as needed

Maintain open communication with Principal Investigators and Center Leadership, advises of processes, reports progress, and serves as a point of contact, as applicable

Perform scientific reviews on research proposals submitted for consideration, as requested

Direct multifunctional teams and provides scientific domain expertise as needed

Adhere to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and infection control procedures, as applicable

Maintain and update files of all applicable regulatory documentation for IACUC or IRB (including protocols, approvals, amendments, modifications, etc.) as well as any communications with the sponsor or any other Federal or regulatory office (including prior approvals, change in scope, etc.), as needed

Ability to provide strong leadership for diverse research teams

Ability to supervise the work of laboratory personnel in the performance of experiments, data collection, analysis and reports, as applicable

Qualification

Ph.D. in relevant fieldHematopoiesis researchMulti-color flow cytometryGene editing techniquesBlood cell function assaysVitro experiment designFederal research grantsSupervising research personnelIndependent judgmentCommunication with leadersProject management

Required

Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., biology, pathology, biochemistry, bioengineering, molecular and cell biology, or genetics) required

3-5 years' experience with planning and management of innovative medical and/or scientific research programs

Minimum 8 years direct experience in hematopoiesis research such as cell culture and differentiation of stem cells and/or synthetic blood substitutes

Experience with multi-color flow cytometry and cell sorting

Experience with blood cell function assays

Experience with gene editing and molecular biology techniques

Ability to design and execute in vitro experiments

Experience supervising research personnel

Ability to exercise independent judgment in fast-paced, high-pressure environment with strict deadlines, and to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to work with senior leaders to help advise on upcoming projects and scientific initiatives

Ability to perform analyses of research portfolios to identify critical gaps, exceptional results and/or lack of progress