Scientist I​/Engineer

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The Steadman Philippon Research Institute’s (SPRI) Mission is unlocking the secrets of healing, finding cures, and enhancing lives through global leadership in regenerative medicine, scientific research, innovation, and education. SPRI is comprised of several distinct departments that are committed to enhancing patient lives and keeping people active. Scientists, researchers, and technicians not only conduct science within their departments but also in collaborative, cross‑disciplinary projects across the institute and with physicians at The Steadman Clinic (TSC).

The result is a multifaceted research organization committed to team science. Scientists and researchers are underway on numerous projects, including clinical trials funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Defense (DoD) and industry, alongside federally funded preclinical projects and pilot programs sponsored by philanthropy. The Center for Regenerative Medicine is led by Johnny Huard, PhD, who serves as Chief Scientific Officer of SPRI.

The Center for Regenerative and Personalized Medicine (CRPM) is one department at SPRI and includes several programs that investigate cellular science and regenerative medicine techniques and therapies. Each program is led by a Principal Investigator (PI).

The Scientist I / Engineer position is designed for a PhD level scientist with advanced knowledge in regenerative medicine or orthopaedic surgery. This is predominantly a laboratory/bench position working on a portfolio of highly intellectual projects utilizing cutting‑edge scientific techniques. The candidate will manage multiple scientific projects independently, generate high quality data for first‑author scientific publications, and prepare research proposals for funding.

The person will also help train/mentor junior staff in standard experimental techniques and troubleshoot laboratory issues.

Location:

This position will be primarily located in SPRI’s facility in Basalt, Colorado, with travel to other SPRI facilities as needed.

Classification:
Full‑time exempt position with benefits, dependent on a continued funding pipeline.

• Develop and initiate novel scientific projects backed by literature.
• Contribute high‑quality data for research grants, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques of routine research; maintain detailed data records in lab notebook.
• Mentor/train junior staff, providing troubleshooting with laboratory techniques and day‑to‑day laboratory experiments.
• Proficient in image (e.g., Photoshop, Image
  
  J) and statistical (Prism, JMP, Statistical Analysis System (SAS), R) analysis.
• Assist in preparing proposals and progress reports to funding agencies.
• Prepare, review, and submit manuscripts and abstracts for publication.
• Perform laboratory duties and bench‑related activities.
• Follow policies and procedures established in the SPRI Employee Handbook; adhere to SPRI safety policies.
• Maintain a personal commitment to the Steadman Philippon Research Institute's mission and values.

• PhD or MD in a relevant science with expertise related to Regenerative Medicine (bioengineering, stem cell biology, developmental biology, medicine, tissue engineering).
• Strong publication record demonstrating proficiency in a variety of experimental approaches relevant in regenerative medicine (e.g., stem cell culture, biomaterial development and characterization, advanced cellular and molecular biology skills, basic cloning, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, histology).
• Demonstrated scientific writing skills that can lead development of manuscripts, abstracts, or grant applications.
• Experience developing research regulatory documents (SOP, IRB, IACUC, GLP, GMP, etc.).
• Independently able to design and execute scientific experiments to generate or support new research directions.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of disease pathways and disease‑related biological targets.
• Experience working in preclinical models and developing/managing IACUC…