UTMB Faculty Group Practice · 4 months ago
Senior Scientist I - Institutional Office of Regulated Non-clinical Studies
Galveston, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expUTMB Health is dedicated to innovative biomedical and health services research, seeking a Senior Scientist I to lead and manage non-clinical studies. This role involves conducting research, managing lab operations, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations while contributing to project proposals and publications.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Identifies and assesses feasibility and significance of research projects
Establishes research objectives and methodology, and designs procedures requiring a highly developed technical skill
Conducts research projects and performs analysis and interpretation of data
May be responsible for leading proof-of-concept in vitro and animal studies, including preparation of protocols and reports
May be responsible for conducting bio sample analysis on regulated nonclinical studies, including participation in or responsibility for preparation of Contributing Scientist Reports
Works with Principal Investigator and/or Study Director on development of required biosafety approvals, animal protocols and study protocols
Defines problems and possible solutions as dictated by the research project
Complies, writes, and effectively communicates project results to the Principal Investigator and/or Study Director
Manages all aspects of the lab, including staffing, staff development, safety training, and all applicable policies, laws, and regulations
Assists in preparation of technical proposals and detailed project budgets in response to a sponsor-defined Statement of Work and/or Request for Proposals
May submit training grants as Principal Investigator (PI), provided they have a faculty mentor
May publish and present research and works independently as First/Senior author on publications
Ensures proper training of Classified Research staff and Post Doctoral Fellows
Designs, develops, and maintains equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results, including necessary record keeping related to equipment operation, maintenance and calibration
May submit equipment, renovation, or other facility/core enhancement grants as the Principal Investigator
Reviews scientific literature
Identifies and complies with appropriate internal controls for department, including compliance with GLP-based research quality system for regulated non-clinical studies
Qualification
Required
Ph. D, M.D, D.O., or D.V.M in related field
six years of related experience with Peer Review Publications
Preferred
Prior BSL3 and/or BSL4 experience is highly preferred. Successful candidate will be required to work in BSL4 laboratories
Prior registration with the US FSAP and experience working with select agents
Prior training in and/or experience working under GLP or GLP-based quality systems
Company
UTMB Faculty Group Practice
The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Faculty Group Practice (FGP) is comprised of over 950 faculty physicians and advanced practice providers who drive UTMB’s mission of improving health by delivering innovative education and training, pursuing cutting-edge research, and providing the highest quality patient care.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase