Research Technologist, Senior

Nemours-Children; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours seeks a Senior Research Technologist to lead and independently perform experiments supporting lab goals and grant commitments. You will design and modify studies, analyze data for presentations and manuscripts, and help train residents and staff. You will ensure equipment safety and participate in Nemours safety programs.

The role emphasizes data collection, analysis, and collaboration across departments, contributing to peer-reviewed publications and grant applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science required; Master of Science preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of significant laboratory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, oversee, and independently set up and perform experiments in support of lab goals.
• Define procedures, set priorities, manage resources with high standards for work quality.
• Schedule time efficiently and manage multiple open projects and deadlines.
• Provide clear verbal and written instruction to lab staff and PI.
• Ensure safe operation of lab equipment and knowledge of Nemours safety policies.
• Participate in research laboratory meetings and training.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Education

Bachelor of Science

Master of Science

Job description

Nemours is seeking a Senior Research Technologist to join our team.

The Senior Research Technologist leads, oversees, and independently sets up and performs experiments and procedures in support of laboratory goals and grant commitments (e.g., assays, cell/tissue culture, animal studies, equipment planning and ordering, etc.). Contributes to the planning, design and modification of studies and experiments in the research lab setting. Collects, enters, summarizes, and analyzes experimental data that is used for presentations at local, regional, national and international meetings, as well as manuscripts and grant applications. Monitors results, reports unusual outcomes/errors, and suggests modifications. Is directly involved in the preparation of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and/or in the preparation of grant applications of interest to the laboratory.May oversee and assist with the training of residents, fellows, and temporary lab personnel in lab techniques. Performs advanced safety functions in the laboratory. Ensures viability of materials, reagents, and specimens. Participates and presents at research laboratory meetings.

Essential Functions:

1. Lead, oversee, and independently set up and perform experiments and procedures in support of lab goals and grant commitments. Builds and fosters professional relationships including other departments enterprise wide.
2. Define procedures, set priorities, manage resources prudently, and maintain the highest possible standards for work quality. Is organized and has a high attention to detail.
3. Schedule time efficiently, ability to set and meet deadlines, and ability to maintain multiple open projects.
4. Thinks pro-actively and provides clear verbal and written instruction to lab staff and PI.
5. Understand and demonstrates safe use and operation of lab equipment.
6. Understand and is knowledgeable of Nemours safety policies, procedures and performs more advanced safety functions in the lab.
7. Engage in and actively follows the five Nemours Associate Core Competencies – Cultural Stewardship; Relationship Management; Commitment to Improvement and Quality; Effective Communication and Champions Change.
8. Complete annual Nemours mandatory training as assigned.
9. Perform additional miscellaneous lab duties and responsibilities, as may be assigned from time to time by associate’s supervisor.

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science required; Master of Science preferred

Minimum of 5 years of significant laboratory experience required