Research Scientist I (Pre-clinical) 4DBio3

• PhD in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., biology, chemistry, materials science, biomedical engineering) required
• 4–6 years' experience in laboratory research
• Knowledge of and experience with federal research grants, cooperative agreements, and/or contracts, preferred
• Experience working in DoD or other Federal research environments, preferred
• Research experience with bioprinting and biomaterials development (required)
• Research experience in the field of tissue engineering (required)
• Experience using CAD software (e.g., Inventor or Solidworks) (required)
• Research experience with microfluidics, spheroid or organoid culture, bioreactor culture, Transwell culture (preferred).
• Experience with mammalian cell culture using aseptic techniques in a BSL-2 laboratory as well as associated assays (for example, staining, microscopy, qPCR, and other techniques to evaluate cell health, morphology, and identity) (required).
• Experience with stem cell culture, iPSC culture, and differentiation protocols (preferred).
• Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in fast-paced environments with strict deadlines
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in fast-paced, high-pressure environment with strict deadlines, and to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work with senior leaders to help advise on upcoming projects and scientific initiatives
• Ability to perform analyses of research portfolios to identify critical gaps, exceptional results and/or lack of progress
• Knowledge and experience with Department of Defense (DoD) Grants and Agreements administration and management, preferred
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in fast-paced research environments with strict deadlines
• Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication
• Must be organized, attentive to detail, and possess a positive and professional demeanor
• Ability to be flexible with changing priorities and available to interact with employees, clients and sponsors of all levels
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in fast-paced, high-pressured environment with strict deadlines and to manage multiple projects
• Ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results
• Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office software

• Execute research studies, analyze data, prepare and manage SOPs and other study documentation, and prepare progress reports
• Provide guidance to scientists preparing research proposals, to include guidance on research protocol development, as needed
• Perform scientific reviews on research proposals as requested
• Ensure research integrity
• Direct multifunctional teams and provide scientific domain expertise as needed
• Support the dissemination of research results through, e.g., peer-reviewed publications and presentations at project-relevant conferences
• Maintain open communication with Principal Investigators, 4DBio3 Leadership, and other site and Geneva Foundation personnel
• Procure supplies and equipment as authorized per research budget guidelines
• Comply with all the rules and regulations as applicable to assigned duty station
• Adhere to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and infection control procedures, as applicable
• Maintain and update files of all applicable regulatory documentation for IACUC or IRB (including protocols, approvals, amendments, modifications, etc.) as well as any communications with the sponsor or any other Federal or regulatory office (including prior approvals, change in scope, etc.), as needed
• Comply with all the rules and regulations as applicable to assigned duty station

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