Description
The Research Scientist I is an experienced laboratory or clinical research individual who conducts research involving the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. S/he engages in clinical investigation or other research, production, technical writing, and related activities.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research to develop methodologies, instrumentation and procedures for medical application, analyzing data and presenting findings.
• Assists in the design and conduct of complex clinical research studies requiring the determination and evaluation of alternative methods, computational modeling, diagnosis and treatment.
• Participates in studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.
• Follows strict safety procedures when handling materials to avoid contamination.
• May mentor students and less experienced research technicians.
• May confer with health departments, industry personnel, physicians, and others to develop health safety standards and public health improvement programs.
• Develops treatments and designs research tools and techniques.
• Explores subject area and defines scope and selection of problems for investigation through conceptually related studies.
• Develops hypotheses with senior colleagues to be tested and methodology for evaluating results.
• Examines the results of clinical trials and adjusts the dosage levels to reduce negative side effects or to induce better results.
• Develops new proposals for research and obtain support for new and/ or continuing research activities.
• Participates in decision-making with potential impact on extensive scientific research activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Masters or Ph.D in Biological Science or related field is strongly preferred.
• 2+ years minimum research experience (may include academic studies) with Masters; 4 years with a Bachelors. Prior Faculty background preferred.

Employer Description

• Conducts research to develop methodologies, instrumentation and procedures for medical application, analyzing data and presenting findings.
• Assists in the design and conduct of complex clinical research studies requiring the determination and evaluation of alternative methods, computational modeling, diagnosis and treatment.
• Participates in studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.
• Follows strict safety procedures when handling materials to avoid contamination.
• May mentor students and less experienced research technicians.
• May confer with health departments, industry personnel, physicians, and others to develop health safety standards and public health improvement programs.
• Develops treatments and designs research tools and techniques.
• Explores subject area and defines scope and selection of problems for investigation through conceptually related studies.
• Develops hypotheses with senior colleagues to be tested and methodology for evaluating results.
• Examines the results of clinical trials and adjusts the dosage levels to reduce negative side effects or to induce better results.
• Develops new proposals for research and obtain support for new and/ or continuing research activities.
• Participates in decision-making with potential impact on extensive scientific research activities.
• Other duties as assigned