DescriptionThe Senior Academic Research Scientist is recognized as an authority in the scientific field both inside and outside of Emory University and requires significant achievements in leadership and recognition in support of Emory research or translational science or original scientific research together with a demonstrated ability to manage major components of the Emory scientific mission.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Duties will include but are not limited to experimental design, chemical synthesis, data analysis, and interpretation and communication of results of basic and/or translational research.
- Work with CROs on GMP synthesis, API stability, safety margin tests for CVF/RPF, salts screening, and formulation tests necessary for a compound advancement to Phase 1
- Work with CROs to get GLP tox studies done to make the candidate ready for IND filing.
- The Sr. Academic Research Scientist will monitor quality control and recommend new processes or equipment to help improve laboratory operations.
- The Senior Academic Research Scientist will be expected to assist in grant and other funding applications as necessary and appropriate, and will be expected to have significant authorship on publications.
- With the approval of the responsible Emory faculty director, the Senior Academic Research Scientist may serve as the principal investigator on funded (grant) proposals.
- May have supervisory responsibilities.
- Performs other responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- PhD and 10 years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab OR master's degree and 12 years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab OR bachelor's degree and 15 years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab.
- Laboratory experience should be based on area of assignment.
- Internship experience or experience prior to attaining the qualifying degree is not considered eligible work experience for this job classification.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in the biotech industry
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
