Sr. Research Scientist - Kopp Lab

Job Description Summary

Conducts independent research in a specific scientific area, designs experiments, analyzes data, and presents findings. Oversees and assists junior research staff and students.

• Designs experiments, develops protocols, and conducts independent research. Develops project aims, objectives, and experimental techniques.
• Supervises and mentors junior research staff and students. Trains and supervises technical support staff in performing specific techniques essential to carrying out the research program.
• Records and analyzes data generated by the research study. Develops hypotheses for further investigation from the results of the studies performed.
• Independently prepares scientific and technical papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Presents findings at local and national research forums. Writes first drafts of grant proposals and manuscripts. May be CO-PI on grant applications.
• Collaborates with other ongoing research efforts either at NCH or at The Ohio State University.
• Prepares to submit proposals to and obtain funding from external granting agencies.

PhD or equivalent degree in relevant field of science, required.

• Effective interpersonal skills required in interactions with scientists, physicians, and laboratory colleagues.
• Excellent laboratory technical skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Ability to proactively manage and drive projects.

Three years of relevant research experience after PhD program, required.

• Occasionally: Bend/twist, climb stairs/ladder.
• Frequently: Lifting/carrying 0-10 lbs; lifting/carrying 11-20 lbs; pushing/pulling 0-25 lbs; pushing/pulling 26-40 lbs; standing; walking.
• Continuously: Audible speech; color vision; computer skills; decision making; depth perception; flexing/extending of neck; hand use (grasping, gripping, turning); hearing acuity; interpreting data; peripheral vision; problem solving; reaching above shoulder; repetitive hand/arm use; seeing (far/near); sitting; squatting/kneeling.
• 100% Any requirement necessary to perform research at the bench, work in the animal facility.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Other

Hospitals and Health Care