Research Technologist, Senior

The Nemours Foundation; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours in Orlando is seeking a Senior Research Technologist to lead, oversee, and independently set up experiments supporting lab goals and grant commitments.

You will design and modify studies, collect and analyze data for presentations and manuscripts, train staff, ensure safety, and maintain high standards across the lab.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science required; Master of Science preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of significant laboratory experience required.
• May oversee training of residents, fellows and temporary lab personnel.

Responsibilities

• Lead, oversee, and independently set up and perform experiments in support of lab goals.
• Define procedures, set priorities, manage resources, and maintain high quality.
• Schedule time efficiently and manage multiple open projects.
• Provide clear verbal and written instruction to lab staff and PI.
• Ensure safe operation and knowledge of Nemours safety policies.
• Engage in Nemours core competencies and complete mandatory training.
• Perform additional lab duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Project management

Leadership

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