This job has closed.

Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research · 1 day ago

Sr. Principal Scientist - Standardized Organoid Modeling

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$166K/yr - $238K/yr

10+ years exp

The Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research is addressing urgent problems in biomedical sciences, and they are seeking a Senior Principal Scientist to standardize the growth of human organoids for disease modeling. The role involves directing pre-clinical scientific research, mentoring colleagues, and contributing significantly to scientific literature and conferences.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalOncology

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Initiates, directs and executes all pre-clinical scientific research and/or development strategies in research and/or development

Exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Expert knowledge of scientific principles and concepts. Reputation as emerging leader in field with sustained performance and accomplishment

Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions, products and problems

Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; will direct the work of other staff members

Exercises latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments. Expert knowledge of scientific principles and concepts. Reputation as emerging leader in field with sustained performance and accomplishment

Maintains broad knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories

Makes major contributions to scientific literature and conferences

Implementation of solutions often requires a long-term view and considers multiple perspectives and future impact

Solves unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business

May act as spokesperson on corporate research and development and advise top management

May participate in development of patent applications

Interfaces with various departments and serves as internal consultant

Accountable for meeting own target which will impact the discipline

Qualification

PhD in relevant fieldOrganoid biology experienceStem cell biology experienceScientific mentoringLaboratory leadershipMicrosoft Office skills

Required

Possession of a PhD degree from an accredited college or university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency

In addition to the education requirement, must have 10 years of direct experience in organoid or stem cell biology

Strong evidence of previous scientific mentoring and laboratory leadership

Must possess basic Microsoft Office skills

Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance