Pediatric Research Scientist (PhD) - Lab & Grants

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Children's National Medical Center is seeking a research professional to lead and support pediatric research projects. You will work under the principal investigator, manage procedures, coordinate tests, analyze data and ensure compliance with regulations. The role involves laboratory work, data recording, technique development, and collaboration across teams.

A Ph.D. is required, with extensive research and grant-writing duties expected.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, conducts and manages research projects within federal and institutional regulations and policies under the direction of the principal investigator.
• Uses research funds and resources appropriately.
• Maintains confidentiality of data as required.
• Meets all annual job-related training and compliance requirements.
• Performs routine and non-routine tests as directed and required by specific research program.
• Records and checks results for completeness and accuracy.
• Performs tasks that may require familiarity with a variety of techniques and equipment.
• Assists with planning specific research procedures and coordinates schedules of tests and procedures.
• Develops and troubleshoots new techniques and ideas.
• Proposes alternative experimental procedures for consideration by the principal investigator.
• Compiles and helps analyze data and prepares charts, graphs and results of studies.
• Maintains all required records, reports, statistics, etc.
• Maintains and updates department policies regarding procedures, objectives, safety, etc.
• Maintains a log of work performed.
• Assists in care and maintenance of equipment, supplies and work area.
• Sets up, calibrates, cleans and performs routine maintenance on specialized laboratory equipment.
• Sterilizes and cleans glassware and disposes of specimens, media and other materials using appropriate procedures.
• Compiles information from journals and suggests uses for new techniques to the principal investigator.
• Attends courses, lectures and conferences to further knowledge of research and laboratory techniques.
• Writes grants and proposals.

Education

Ph.D. (Required)

Job description

Children's National Medical Center is seeking a research professional to lead and support pediatric research projects. You will work under the principal investigator, manage procedures, coordinate tests, analyze data and ensure compliance with regulations. The role involves laboratory work, data recording, technique development, and collaboration across teams.

A Ph.D. is required, with extensive research and grant-writing duties expected.