Lead Research Specialist
Core
Provide scientific, technical, and operational leadership for the High-Throughput Screening (HTS) Core Facility to support drug discovery and translational research.
Role type
Lead Research Specialist (HTS Core Facility Manager)
Builds
High-throughput screening assays, workflows, and shared research resources for cancer center investigators
Domain
Biomedical research / Drug discovery / High-throughput screening
Required skills
Assay design and optimization, automated liquid handling, data analysis and statistics, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, SOP development, project management, grant writing
Preferred skills
PhD, certification in HTS or related field
Technologies
Automated liquid handling systems, plate readers, HTS software, specialized data analysis tools
Responsibilities
Design and optimize biochemical, cell-based, and phenotypic assays; execute large-scale high-throughput screens; perform data analysis and generate reports; operate and maintain HTS equipment; lead facility operations including user training, inventory, and compliance; collaborate with principal investigators on screening strategies; co-author publications and assist in grant acquisition.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
