Staff Scientist

Position: *Staff Scientist

Job Description

Job Description
- * Staff Scientist (252553)

Job Number

252553

Organization

Ophthalmology

Schedule

Full-time

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM

Work Type:
Onsite

Salary Range:
Commensurate based on experience

Benefits Provided:
Yes

Required Attachments:
Resume

Responsibilities

Responsible for the management of a research laboratory. Conducts research, provides support to various research activities, and trains laboratory staff. Non-tenured, specified term scientific position. Ensures all employees follow laboratory safety regulations and laboratory policies and procedures.

Duties

• Develops and implements laboratory operational policies and procedures.
• Develops and implements strategic goals for the lab and presents to Principal Investigator. Develops and oversees new projects, including but not limited to program analysis and potential sponsored funding sources.
• Independently conducts research projects, constructs tests or assists with construction of tests, and collaborates with other researchers.
• Compiles data and prepares research manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Conducts literature searches to stay current with ongoing research in a specific field or project.
• Collects data and conducts analyses by interpreting, drawing conclusions and documenting the data.
• Presents research results to other researchers, committees, faculty, and at scientific meetings.
• Supervises laboratory personnel. Responsible for hiring, terminating, training, conducting performance evaluations, disciplining, delegating, and monitoring employee work.
• May have teaching responsibilities.
• May apply for grants or contracts.
• Performs related duties as needed to successfully fulfill the functions of the position.

Job Requirements

Required

Education:

Ph.D. or M.D., AND:

• 36 months Postdoctoral Research Fellow experience.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of scientific field.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions or conclusions.
• Ability to compile and analyze data.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals, agencies, and other entities to encourage cooperative strategies or develop information and interpret findings.
• Excellent verbal and written skills to prepare technical and research papers, grant applications, and publish and communicate findings to peers at conferences.
• Advanced working knowledge of computers to store, process, and analyze data.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and meet deadlines.

Certifications

None.

Working Conditions

• Physical:
  • Standing for prolonged periods.
  • Manual dexterity.
  • Reaching, bending, stooping, and handling laboratory equipment.
• Environmental:
  • Laboratory Environment.
  • Exposure to chemicals, biohazardous materials, carcinogens, blood-borne pathogens, and other biohazards.

Departmental Preferences

• This position on the NEI P30 Vision Core grant involves experience with vision research analysis tools including but not limited to electroretinography, fundoscopy, optical coherence tomography, and optokinetic tracking in small animals in two separate locations on the OUHC campus.
• The applicant will train others on these techniques, troubleshoot data analysis, assist new users until they are fully trained, gather usage data and assist with creating data charts for NIH progress reports, and liaise with Comparative Medicine regarding IACUC inspections of core locations.
• The applicant will maintain equipment, troubleshoot instrument problems, and contact vendors when necessary.
• The applicant will also be placing orders, help with procurement of new instruments, and be fluent in using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma

The University of Oklahoma values our community's unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.

Hiring

Contingent upon a Background Check?

Yes

Special Indications

None

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