The Senior Research Scientist is a highly skilled scientific professional who uses extensive research experience to independently develop and execute laboratory research studies to support the laboratory's research endeavors. Effectively determines and guides research support for projects, including protocols, work of technical staff and equipment purchases. Serves as an operational and scientific leader within the laboratory setting. Collaborates with others on cooperative projects and to ensure appropriate of advancement of the research occurs.
Research Projects
· Conducts experiments and performs routine and technically advanced assays as needed.
· Participates in and/or leads the development and investigation of new procedures, assays, and/or instrumentation.
· Utilizes specialized experiments, such as single cell RNASeq, with independence.
· Contributes to improvements in experimental protocols and techniques.
· Applies advanced understanding of scientific principles and techniques to assist others in the development of research protocols.
· Assists to maintain records on cell lines, vectors, DNA sequences and antibodies.
· Assists to maintain human tumor bank (PBMC, FFPE, frozen tissue, TILs).
· Monitors literature for novel science and investigates these studies for application to research projects
· Prepares complex and innovative analyses of study data.
· Participates in the preparation of data and text for presentation and publication. Publishes as first author.
Operations
· Advises lab staff and fellows on technical procedures, techniques and equipment, and maintains conformance with specific operational standards.
· Utilizes a broad range of laboratory experiences to devise innovative methods to address unique needs within the lab's operations.
· Trains and supervises the activity of laboratory technicians and post-doctoral fellows with new techniques and protocols; provide feedback to staff regarding competency
· Develops and implements laboratory(s) policies and procedures in conjunction with the PI. Writes, updates and maintains laboratory protocols and safety guidelines. Maintains MAPS, Standard Operating Procedures.
· Coordinates the MTA process and ensures appropriate administrative processing, including completing and filing forms as well as following through on material requested in or out of the laboratory.
· Installs and maintains laboratory equipment in compliance with federal regulations. Develops and implements quality assurance programs relating to calibration and maintenance of equipment; monitors and troubleshoots equipment, referring to PI as needed. Resolves technical problems.
· Sources and negotiates equipment purchases and related service contracts.
· Coordinates lab schedules for meetings and presentations.
Laboratory Leadership
· Presents research at scientific forums
· Participates in the development of funding opportunities, identifying and investigating sources and participating in the preparation of grant applications, including data, information and materials.
· Collaborates with the PI and others to set the direction of research projects in the lab
o Partners with team to ensure research projects within the lab move the overall research forward
o Represent the lab on departmental and hospital committees and workgroups
· Serves as leader within the scientific and operational aspects of the lab
o Serves as subject matter expert regarding immunology and immunotherapy
o Serves as mentor and scientific advisor to lab personnel
All application materials should be submitted electronically to: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. About Yale University
Yale University is an American private Ivy League research university located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
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