Staff Scientist I

Children's National Medical Center
United States, D.C., Washington
Jan 26, 2025
Description The Research Postdoctoral Fellow is a "research trainee" for the purpose of enhancing and developing research competencies. Assists faculty in the conduct of research and reports to the Division Chief, Dr. Adre du Plessis and Signals Processing Lab director, Dr. R. B. Govindan. Participates directly in the signal acquisition and signal processing of the physiological signals and therefore needs technical knowledge and subject matter expertise encompassing several disciplines such as signal processing, software development using proprietary software such as MATLAB and open-source software such as R and Python, data management and basic physiology. Based on experience the research post-doctoral fellow may train research coordinators, clinical fellows and other researchers that collaborate with Drs. du Plessis and Govindan. In addition, the research post-doctoral fellow will be responsible for assisting the principal investigator in the planning and execution of research projects, grant applications and publications. May further assist in the management of resource allocations, and may manage day-to-day activities in the laboratory, such as purchasing, trouble-shooting the physiological devices, maintaining the computers and laptops in good condition, and maintaining the physiological devices in good repair. May guide or lead the work of peers, technicians or other diverse support staff as necessary to achieve specific assignments or complete large and complex projects. Qualifications Minimum Education Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (Required) Or Medical Doctor (M.D.) (Required) Or Master's Degree MS degree with 3 years of relevant work experience (Required) Minimum Work Experience 2 years 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. Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others' ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations : CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010 Job : Research Organization : COE Hospital-Based Specliaties Position Status : R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time Shift : Day Work Schedule : 9-5 Job Posting : Jan 25, 2025, 11:42:06 PM Full-Time Salary Range : 69659.2 - 116084.8