Staff Scientist, SMD - University of Rochester
Rochester, NY
About the Job
Responsibilities
**General Purpose:**
Under general direction and with considerable latitude for exercise of independent judgment, provides direct research and research training support at the professional level by directing and executing small, complex research projects or major aspects of larger research projects; and provides extensive guidance to and/or directly supervises technicians, laboratory aides, graduate students, undergraduate students, postdoctoral appointees and professional staff. Will work closely with Supportive Care in Cancer PIs to execute trials in the Wilmot Cancer Institute catchment area, and collaborate with
investigators nationally and through the NCI Community Oncology Research Program
**Responsibilities:**
+ Organizes, updates, and creates sections to federal and non- federal grant proposals including: research strategy sections, methods and design sections, ancillary sections, tables, graphs, budget justifications, letters of support, biosketches and other sections as needed. Reviews and organizes needed components of an RFA for these documents to ensure allowable submission per sponsor guidelines. Keeping up to date with current advances in clinical, translational and biomedical research. Keeps abreast of trends in field of interest by reading current research literature, abstracting scientific articles of value in the prosecution of research
+ problems
+ Analyzes and evaluates experimental data and interprets results within the scope of the study; assesses the importance of findings in relation to the general research program. Prepares written reports on all phases of research processes involved in research projects. Contributes to the design, interpretation and final writing of research publications with faculty and co-authors, including the Staff Scientist.publications and presentations– thereby meeting expectations for co-authorship of scientific publications.
+ Organizes local multi-disciplinary research meetings with faculty in the SCC Division as well as members of Wilmot Cancer Institute and external faculty collaborators involved in a developing program project grant application. Prepares meeting materials, organizes agendas, assists with organizing meeting topics with Dr. Janelsins and other faculty. In addition to faculty, collaborates with graduate
+ students, T32 fellows and staff
+ Create figures, graphs, tables, etc with software programs (e.g. Biorender, Excel, Illustrator, etc) for inclusion in grant sections.
+ Involved in clinical research protocol development writing and review. Participates in pilot study activities as needed.
+ Other duties as assigned
**Qualifications:**
Required:
+ Doctoral degree with major course work in the field of assignment and a minimum of 2-5 years of relevant postdoctoral training.
Preferred:
+ Research or Clinical experience. Writing manuscipts, publishing, and assisting writing grant sections for research.
+ Fluent English language skills (oral and written).
+ Ability to effectively manage complex research protocols/procedures.
+ Proficiency in medical terminology, the clinical research process and applicable regulatory guidelines, standards.
+ Proficiency in managing multiple and competing priorities/demands.
+ Thorough knowledge of and established track record in assuring GCP, Responsible Conduct of Research standards, applicable safety standards, OSHA guidelines, throughout study implementation.
+ Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills; highly collaborative, promotes teamwork.
+ Ability to build collaboration among research team members, laboratory staff, patients and families, clinical services (requires tact, sensitivity, clarity, flexibility, empathy)
+ Proficient in MS Office (e.g. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), email, internet.
+ Possesses a high degree of self-motivation; recognized ability to function independently.
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.
**How To Apply**
All applicants must apply online.
_EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled_
**Pay Range**
Pay Range: $50,000 - $100,000 Annual
_The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations._
**Location:** School of Medicine & Dentistry
**Full/Part Time:** Full-Time
**Opening:** Full Time 40 hours Grade 055 Sugery-Cancer Control
**Schedule:** 8:30 AM-5 PM
Source : University of Rochester