Staff Scientist

University of Oklahoma; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Oklahoma City is seeking a Staff Scientist to manage its Radiation Oncology lab. The role involves conducting independent research, supervising laboratory staff, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. A Ph.D. or M.D. and postdoctoral experience are required, along with excellent analytical and communication skills. This position offers a dynamic research environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements laboratory operational policies.
• Conducts independent research projects and collaborates with others.
• Prepares research manuscripts for publication.
• Presents research results to committees and faculty.
• Supervises laboratory personnel and manages performance evaluations.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of their scientific field

Ability to use logic and reasoning

Ability to compile and analyze data

Ability to establish and maintain working relationships

Excellent verbal and written skills

Advanced working knowledge of computers

Detail oriented

Ability to handle stressful situations

Education

Ph.D. or M.D.

36 months Postdoctoral Research Fellow experience

Job description

Job Description - Staff Scientist

The Staff Scientist position in Radiation Oncology lab is a non-tenured, specified term scientific position. Responsible for the management of a research laboratory. Conducts research, provides support to various research activities, and trains laboratory staff. Ensures all employees follow laboratory safety regulations and laboratory policies and procedures.

Duties:

• Develops and implements laboratory operational policies and procedures.
• Develops and implements strategic goals for the lab and presents to Principal Investigator. Develops and oversees new projects to include but not limited to program analysis and possible sources of potential sponsored funding.
• Independently conducts research projects, constructs tests or assist with construction of tests, and collaborates with other researchers.
• Compiles data and prepares research manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals.
• Conducts literature searches in order to stay current with ongoing research in a specific field or project.
• Collects data and conducts analyses by interpreting, drawing conclusions and documenting the data.
• Presents research results to other researchers, committees, faculty, and at scientific meetings.
• Supervises laboratory personnel. Responsible for hiring, terminating, training, conducting performance evaluations, disciplining, delegating, and monitoring employee's work.
• May have teaching responsibilities.
• May apply for grants or contracts.
• Performs related duties as needed to successfully fulfill the functions of the position

Job Requirements

Required Education: Ph.D. or M.D., AND:

• 36 months Postdoctoral Research Fellow experience.

Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of their scientific field.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions or conclusions.
• Ability to compile and analyze data.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals, agencies, and other entities to encourage cooperative strategies or develop information and interpret findings.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in order to prepare technical and research papers, grant applications, and publish and communicate findings to peers and at conferences.
• Advanced working knowledge of computers to store, process and analyze data.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and meet deadlines.

Certifications: None.

Working Condition:

• Physical:
  • Standing for prolonged periods.
  • Manual dexterity.
  • Reaching, bending, stooping, and handling laboratory equipment.
• Environmental:
  • Laboratory Environment.
  • Exposure to chemicals, biohazardous materials, carcinogens, blood borne pathogens, and other biohazards.

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Hiring contingent upon a Background Check? : Yes