Staff Scientist
Core
Leading translational research projects in drug discovery, chemical biology, and epitranscriptomics to investigate biological mechanisms and disease processes.
Role type
Staff Scientist (Research Lead)
Builds
Research projects involving RNA modifications, gene regulation, and small-molecule chemical probes
Domain
Academic Research / Chemistry / Chemical Biology
Deliverable
research
Required skills
RNA/DNA extraction and purification, PCR/RT-PCR, next-generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation, small-molecule probe design, scientific writing, grant writing, mentoring lab technicians and students
Preferred skills
Postdoctoral experience in drug discovery or chemical biology, knowledge of regulatory policies, problem-solving, creative thinking
Technologies
NGS workflows, standard laboratory equipment
Responsibilities
Perform advanced molecular biology experiments, prepare RNA/DNA samples for NGS, design and apply small-molecule probes, supervise lab technicians and students, lead scientific publications and grants, present at scientific meetings
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship duties
