Senior Research Scientist

Department:

Location:

Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req Id:

R107523

Minimum Requirements:

PhD in a related field and four (4) years of relevant experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Position Description:

A team effort in this laboratory focuses on isolation of islet cells from human pancreata and experimentation on methods to support long-term maintenance of transplanted islet cells in vivo. The Senior Research Scientist will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day experimental activities related to research projects and isolation of islet cells for transplant. The position will be responsible for organization and analysis of collected data. This position also will have a high degree of independence in an innovative and creative research environment that emphasizes scientific rigor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Organize data collection and analysis activities to assist in direction and conduction of research studies.
• Assist in the preparation of grant submissions, manuscript submissions, slide presentations, and regulatory documents and reports.
• Oversee experimental research and assist in special research projects when needed.
• Collaborate with other investigators to conduct multidisciplinary research projects
• Provide analytic and narrative input in manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals, prepare abstracts, and present research findings at local and national meetings.
• Develop and implement analysis protocols for data acquisition related to epidural stimulation studies in human spinal cord injury.
• Provide technical direction to research staff, coordinate and monitor data quality and data processing flow.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in Pathology, Molecular Medicine, Molecular Biology, or Cellular Biology and any cellular therapy or GMP experience very desirable.
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. 
• Familiar with techniques including flow cytometry, cellular and molecular biology, cellular culture and sterile hood work.
• Experience working with human tissues is very desirable.

Competencies

• Project Management - organized, task oriented, ability to delegate and follow up.
• Proactive - anticipates and plans for problems before they arise.
• Analytical- evaluating data and other information with the ability to choose the best solution and make recommendations.
• Flexible – ability to change directions as needed for the good of the facility, protocol or organization.
• Service Excellence – responsive, informs constituents of process, pleasant to work with, educates and provides timely, accurate information.
• Organized – manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized. This is critical for the regulatory environment of the GMP facility.
• Work Ethic – motivated, diligent, industrious and persistent in the workplace, stays on tasks to completion, works at a fast pace to ensure optimal efficiency. 
• Critical components of cellular processing may happen at odd times of the day and flexibility will be key to success.
• Interpersonal – can build effective, strong working relationships with colleagues, management and vendors through trust, communication, and credibility.
• Teamwork – ability to work with others, serve others, help others, lead others, mentor others, take directions from others in the interest of moving process and programs forward to the desired outcome.

Target Compensation Maximum:

$100,553.00

Target Compensation Minimum:

$67,035.00

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Assistance And Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.