Staff Scientist
Core
Conduct hands-on research in proteomic profiling, chemical probe design/synthesis, and -omics platforms to study cancer and metabolic diseases.
Role type
Staff Scientist (Research & Lab Management)
Builds
Novel chemical probes, in-cell chemoproteomic platforms, and integrated biological characterization tools for disease-related samples.
Domain
Academic/Industrial Research, Chemistry, Biology, Oncology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research
Required skills
Synthetic chemistry, cell biology, mass spectrometry, quantitative proteomics, metabolomics, biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, regulatory compliance, scientific writing/editing, lab management, data analysis, grant writing, manuscript authorship, peer review, equipment maintenance, inventory management, safety protocol enforcement, mentorship
Preferred skills
Postdoctoral experience, experience in higher education/academic/industrial research, familiarity with animal models, proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and GraphPad Prism
Technologies
Mass spectrometry, chemical synthesis equipment, cell culture systems, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Design and conduct research projects focused on proteomic profiling and chemical probe development; manage daily operations of a 15+ researcher lab including strategic/financial planning and safety protocols; supervise and train lab personnel; compile data, interpret results, and draft scientific reports/presentations; participate in grant applications and manuscript preparation; maintain lab inventory, equipment, and safety checklists; track project expenditures and research data.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management duties