Senior Scientist - Research & Development
Senior Scientist - Research & Development
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$ 121924 - 176790
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Job Description
We are looking for a dedicated senior scientist with expertise in immunology to join our Research and Development Team. This role focuses on innovation in new model development leveraging cellular humanized platforms.
The Senior Scientist plays a pivotal role in leading and conducting cuttingedge research projects contributing significantly to the advancement of scientific knowledge within their field. They may be responsible for designing executing and managing complex experiments analyzing data and interpreting results to draw conclusions. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams mentoring junior researchers and staying abreast of emerging trends and technologies are integral aspects of this role.
The salary range is $121924 $176790. Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions
- Lead and drive scientific research initiatives setting research goals and developing strategies to achieve them.
- May design plan and execute experiments using advanced methodologies instruments and techniques.
- May analyze experimental data using statistical tools and may interpret results to draw meaningful conclusions and insights.
- May prepare research findings for publication in scientific journals present at conferences and communicate findings to peers and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams provide guidance to junior researchers and foster a collaborative and innovative research environment.
- May contribute to grant proposals securing funding for research projects and managing budgets effectively.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Masters Degree required a PhD in immunology molecular or cell biology or a related field coupled with extensive expertise with mouse models is strongly preferred.
- Six or more years of relevant experience in a contract research laboratory pharmaceutical industry drug discovery or a related field.
- Expert knowledge of adaptive and innate immunity including the roles of various immune cells and cytokines in immune regulation and understanding of biological principles underpinning immunological diseases.
- Extensive experience in conducting scientific research preferably with a proven track record of publications in reputable journals.
- Proficiency in specific methodologies tools and instrumentation pertinent to the research area.
- Strong leadership project management and mentorship abilities to guide and inspire a team of researchers.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting findings collaborating with peers and may write grant proposals.
- May have the ability to innovate think critically and propose novel approaches to research problems.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing research needs and technologies.
- Strong networking skills to establish collaborations and partnerships within the scientific community.
About JAX:
The Jackson Laboratory is an independent nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institutedesignated Cancer Center and nearly 3000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine Connecticut California)Japan andChina. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.
Founded in 1929 JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease advancing treatments and cures for cancer neurological and immune disorders diabetes aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity integrates basic research with clinical application educates current and future scientists and provides critical data tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information please visit.
EEO Statement:
The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race color religion age mental disability physical disability medical condition gender sexual orientation genetic information ancestry marital status national origin veteran status and other classifications protected by applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
