Staff Scientist - Georgetown University Medical Center

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

As a top academic health and science center in the United States, Georgetown University Medical Center seeks to provide, in a synergistic fashion, excellence in education — training physicians, nurses and other health care professionals, as well as biomedical scientists — and cutting-edge interdisciplinary research collaboration, enhancing our basic science and translational biomedical research capacity in order to improve human health. Emphasizing service, we are dedicated to the Catholic, Jesuit principle of cura personalis — “care of the whole person.” Our partnerships with organizations in the region strengthen our work and expand its reach. 

The Staff Scientist performs a variety of complex and independent activities involved in planning, organizing, and conducting research and implementing studies within the overall scope of research project(s), including advanced input to the design of research methodologies, execution of experiments, facilitation of training, data collection, and analysis across projects. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide advanced operational and analytical support to the planning, development, and implementation of sponsored research projects.

• With the capacity for independent work, lead research projects that have various research methodologies linked to systems.

• Manage junior staff and handle formal report preparation both for conference abstracts and peer review publications.

• Demonstrate a capacity for independent work, including conducting experiments and performing data analysis of systems, and experiments in multiple experimental model species such as animal models.

• Adapt, develop, and apply research methodologies, developing and managing research projects with limited supervision.

• Draft and write project reports and peer review manuscripts, managing a team of junior research staff.

Work Interactions
Reporting directly to the Principal Investigator, while working collaboratively with other research staff, the Staff Scientist provides leadership and at times direction for junior research staff. As well, the Staff Scientist collaborates among multi-disciplinary team members based in multiple partner international institutions, and uphold Georgetown missions through these interactions.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 7 plus years of experience or equivalent combination of work experience and education

• At least seven year of laboratory work experience

• Demonstrate ability to perform independently and communicate scientific results and participate in a highly collaborative environment

• Must possess a strong work ethic and be self-motivated to learn and become familiar with primary scientific literature

• Knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices, and methods

• Knowledge of scientific laboratory research techniques

• Computer literacy and strong mathematical, analytical, and research skills

• Excellent communication, time management, attention to detail, and organization skills are essential

• Flexibility and capacity for rapid response to rapidly evolving needs for the planning, development, and implementation of research projects as a valued member of a multi-disciplinary team

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD, MD, MD/PhD or equivalent in relevant field

• At least seven years of hands on experience in a relevant field

• Ability to undertake, and to work independently on, complex research projects (proficiency in developing, executing, and implementing research protocols)

• Experience in project management, data collection, and analysis related to laboratory systems

• Strong information technology/computer skills

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus.