The Research Specialist utilizes a solid foundation in research and experience with technique associated with a specific area of research. Incumbent will be capable of exercising independent judgment while developing and implementing research programs, project planning, enrollment of patients, experimental protocols and procedures, database development and analysis including evaluating and interpreting results. Will participate in lab activities, including research grant management, human resources, responsibility delegation, and provide training to other individuals who may be assigned to the project, study, or laboratory. 

Works closely with PI, and remains knowledgeable in area of research specialization. May prepare grant proposals, publications, and presentations. Will function as a bridge between research and clinical programs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Acts as a project lead and coordinator interacting with collaborators, clinical research personnel and researchers as part of a research team.
• Participates in all aspects of clinical development and study management (protocol design, enrollment of patients, development and implementation of protocols, submission of IRB applications and approvals)
• Follows established procedures or protocols to perform laboratory tests and/or experiments which will include: basic tissue culture, immunoassays, molecular biology techniques, microscopy, animal preparation (e.g. tail vein injections) and surgery.
• Provides scientific expertise to ongoing and future trials.
• Identify and resolve common problems involved in routine research assays.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with clinical investigators and manages internal and external collaborative research projects.
• Acts as a scientific resource for the affiliated pre-clinical research laboratory (e.g., assisted with experimental designs, data analysis, interpretation of scientific literature).
• May lead or train other individuals assigned to the lab
• Prepares grant applications and oversees submission process, may including writing of grant proposal.
• Capable of exercising independent judgment while participating in the planning of experiments and evaluating and interpreting results; operates appropriate laboratory equipment.
• Monitors inventory levels, orders materials and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Operates lab computers for data entry and maintains accurate data records.
• Uses various software applications, such as spreadsheets, electronic mail, World Wide Web, statistical packages, and graphics packages to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or test reports.

Educational Requirements:

Bachelors degree in biological sciences, chemistry or related discipline required.

Phd in Biology or related field preferred

Experience:

3-4 years experience in area of research specialty required

Physical Demands:

Able to perform moderate lifting. Able to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods of time. Able to read papers and online documents. Able to exercise physical ability and perspective acuity to satisfactorily perform essential job functions.