SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) · 1 day ago
Sr Research Scientist 1
Madison, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is a collaborative team of scientists focused on innovative drug development technologies. The Senior Research Scientist 1 will lead scientific projects, mentor team members, and integrate AI/ML into assay development workflows, while ensuring compliance with ethical and regulatory standards.
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Responsibilities
Primary author for contributions to internal technical literature, abstracts, patents, or journal articles
Contribute to preparation or evaluation of patents
Mentor and/or direct others on a designated project
Independently develop project plans and manage project timelines
Recognized as scientific expert in multiple areas of specialization and provide scientific leadership
Ability to suggest novel and innovative approaches
Work at bench
Demonstrates inclusion through their own words and actions and is accountable for a safe workspace. Acts with kindness, curiosity and respect for others
Embracing and being open to incorporating Promega’s 6 Emotional & Social Intelligence (ESI) core principles in daily work
Understands and complies with ethical, legal and regulatory requirements applicable to our business
Qualification
Required
PhD degree in computational or structural biology or a related field with 2+ years post graduate experience preferably in an industrial research and/or development environment
OR MS degree in a scientific discipline with 8+ years post graduate experience
Mastery of in silico protein design and visualization tools
Demonstrated proficiency in digital tools and technology, including Microsoft applications and mobile platforms, with the ability to adapt and leverage emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, to improve efficiency, automation, and collaboration
Primary author for contributions to internal technical literature, abstracts, patents, or journal articles
Contribute to preparation or evaluation of patents
Mentor and/or direct others on a designated project
Independently develop project plans and manage project timelines
Recognized as scientific expert in multiple areas of specialization and provide scientific leadership
Ability to suggest novel and innovative approaches
Work at bench
Demonstrates inclusion through their own words and actions and is accountable for a safe workspace. Acts with kindness, curiosity and respect for others
Embracing and being open to incorporating Promega's 6 Emotional & Social Intelligence (ESI) core principles in daily work
Understands and complies with ethical, legal and regulatory requirements applicable to our business
Ability to work at lab bench or fume hood for extended period
Ability to wear protective gear (gloves, lab coat, safety glasses, etc.)
Ability to operate a computer and Microsoft Office applications
Preferred
Research experience in cell biology
Experience with assay development
Experience with DoE design, execution, and analysis
Company
SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening)
SLAS, headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, is a tax exempt organization under section 501 (c) (3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Vicki Loise
CEO
Amy Wilkinson
Director, Global Events and Corporate Partnerships
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