Senior Scientist, Molecular Diagnostics & Translational Research

Federallabs; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) seeks a Research Scientist II to serve as a senior scientific investigator and educator for the Clinical Investigation Facility.

The incumbent will lead and mentor staff, conduct independent and collaborative research, and advance translational diagnostics in a military medicine context. Based at the CIF Diagnostic Research Laboratory, Travis AFB, CA, the role emphasizes leadership, assay development, and training of

Qualifications

• Requires leadership in a senior research role and ability to guide multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience mentoring residents and staff; strong communication and teaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, design, develop, and optimize novel diagnostic assays for translational research.
• Conduct independent and collaborative research in molecular diagnostics.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams and supervise junior staff and residents.
• Contribute to graduate-level education and scholarly activities.

Skills

Scientific leadership

Mentoring staff

Independent judgment

Education & training

Job description

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) seeks a Research Scientist II to serve as a senior scientific investigator and educator for the Clinical Investigation Facility.

The incumbent will lead and mentor staff, conduct independent and collaborative research, and advance translational diagnostics in a military medicine context. Based at the CIF Diagnostic Research Laboratory, Travis AFB, CA, the role emphasizes leadership, assay development, and training of