Staff Scientist I

Children's National Hospital$73K — $121K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Medical Doctor (M.D.) required, or MS degree with 3 years of relevant experience.
  • 2-4 years of specialized post-doctoral experience required.
  • Proficient in next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics.
  • Solid understanding of molecular genetics.
  • Experience in laboratory research, including training staff and grant writing.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts research and develops new next generation sequencing clinical assays.
  • Plans, manages, and conducts research under the principal investigator's guidance.
  • Maintains data confidentiality and adheres to research regulations.
  • Conducts laboratory experiments, including data collection and analysis.
  • Collaborates with team members to enhance project efficiency.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage, including medical and prescription services.
  • Generous paid time off from day one, including vacation and personal days.
  • 401(k) plan and healthcare spending accounts for financial wellness.
  • Employer-paid life and long-term disability coverage, with optional plans.
  • Tuition assistance and additional wellness resources like fitness programs.
Full Job Description

Department
10379 Ctr for Cancer Immunology Rsch

Pay Range
$73,195.20 - $121,971.20

The Staff Scientist I is a junior career research position that reports to the principal investigator. The Staff Scientist I conducts research of significant scientific value in the basic or translational sciences and brings specialized skills, knowledge and experience to research programs or core laboratories. This position performs a variety of laboratory research, education and management tasks, including training technical staff, students, fellows and physicians in laboratory procedures and assisting the principal investigator in writing grant applications and publications.

Minimum Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (Required) Or
Medical Doctor (M.D.) (Required) Or
MS degree with 3 years of relevant work experience (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
At least two to four years of progressive specialized post-doctoral experience. (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Next-Generation sequencing, bioinformatics, molecular genetics.

Functional Accountabilities
Responsible Conduct of Research
  • Consistently demonstrates adherence to the standards for the responsible conduct of research.
  • Plans, conducts and manages research projects within federal and institutional regulations and policies under the direction of the principal investigator.
  • Uses research funds and resources appropriately.
  • Maintains confidentiality of data as required.
  • Meets all annual job-related training and compliance requirements.


Research
  • Conducts research and development of new next generation sequencing clinical assays.
  • Uses accepted methods and techniques, solves well-defined problems and performs specific and limited portions of broader projects under the technical guidance of the principal investigator and the senior staff scientist.
  • Conducts experiments in the laboratory that include developing new methods, taking measurements and recording observations, collecting, compiling and processing data, and analyzing results.
  • Assists with data analysis and management.


Leadership and Collaboration
  • Uses accepted methods and techniques, solves well-defined problems and performs specific and limited portions of broader projects under the technical guidance of the principal investigator and the senior staff scientist.
  • Conducts experiments in the laboratory that include developing new methods, taking measurements and recording observations, collecting, compiling and processing data, and analyzing results.
  • Conducts research and development of new next generation sequencing clinical assays.
  • Assists with data analysis and management.
  • Interacts in a collaborative manner with other team members to accomplish organizational goals and may provide ideas to improve efficiency at group level; networks primarily within own technical peer group.


Benefits That Support You:
  • Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
  • Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
  • Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
  • Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.


The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children's National believes an individual's base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children's National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual's combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children's National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.

About Children's National Hospital

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