Lead Scientist, Complex In Vitro Models for Drug Screening

CFD Research Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Comprehensive medical, vision, and on‑

Dental insurance

Paid leave and disability coverage

Job summary

CFD Research is seeking a highly skilled research leader to head the Biotechnology and Life Sciences team in Huntsville, AL. You will guide multiple projects using complex in vitro models, including organ-on-a-chip platforms and organoids, and drive integration with computational models.

You will lead cross-functional teams, champion customer requirements, and ensure robust data generation, reporting, and scientific leadership while advancing countermeasure development and mechanistic

Qualifications

• PhD in biomedical engineering, biology, or related field with 7+ years of experience developing complex in vitro models.
• Experience leading cutting-edge R&D for prototypes including organ-on-chip and multi-organ systems.
• Proven track record translating bench-top prototypes into standardized assays for drug screening.
• Excellent written and verbal scientific communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical project execution of one or more development projects.
• Guide scientific and engineering personnel in project execution and overcoming research hurdles.
• Ensure generation of robust, reliable data, including oversight of report generation.
• Represent CFD in direct customer briefings and progress updates, including accomplishments, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team of engineers and scientists in CIVMS, electrochemical sensing, PBPK modeling, and others.

Skills

Leadership and scientific guidance

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Project oversight

Stakeholder liaison

Education

PhD in biomedical engineering, biology, or related field

Job description

CFD Research is seeking a highly skilled research leader to head the Biotechnology and Life Sciences team in Huntsville, AL. You will guide multiple projects using complex in vitro models, including organ-on-a-chip platforms and organoids, and drive integration with computational models.

You will lead cross-functional teams, champion customer requirements, and ensure robust data generation, reporting, and scientific leadership while advancing countermeasure development and mechanistic