iPSC & Organoid Scientist II – Stem Cell Lab Lead

BioSpace; Frederick (MD); Presencial; USD 103 000 - 148 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. is seeking a scientist to lead innovative projects focused on human iPSC-based models, organoids, and related in vitro systems to support the NIH SOM Initiative.

The role involves developing differentiation protocols, assays, and QC strategies to produce scalable, biologically relevant models and to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. You will mentor junior staff, contribute to grants and publications, and help drive laboratory innovation while

Qualificações

• PhD required in a relevant field with postdoctoral or equivalent experience.
• Strong background in mammalian cell culture, aseptic technique, and molecular/cellular methods.
• Experience designing, executing, troubleshooting, and optimizing complex experiments.

Responsabilidades

• Design, lead, and execute independent research on iPSC-based models, organoids, and organoid-related systems.
• Develop and optimize differentiation protocols, cellular assays, and QC strategies for scalable, reproducible models.
• Collaborate with SOM Center and NIH to provide expertise and support research projects.
• Contribute to grant writing, reports, manuscripts, and SOPs.
• Mentor junior scientists and oversee junior staff while ensuring biosafety compliance.

Conhecimentos

Mammalian cell culture

Aseptic technique

Experimental design

Data interpretation

Scientific communication

Project management

Formação académica

PhD in a relevant field

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. is seeking a scientist to lead innovative projects focused on human iPSC-based models, organoids, and related in vitro systems to support the NIH SOM Initiative.

The role involves developing differentiation protocols, assays, and QC strategies to produce scalable, biologically relevant models and to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. You will mentor junior staff, contribute to grants and publications, and help drive laboratory innovation while