Senior Project Scientist - 134147

Current UC San Diego Health employees who apply by 01/31/2025 will have priority consideration for this position. Recruiters will refer qualified internal candidates after the first 7 days of the job posting. All qualified external applicants and additional internal applicants who apply after the priority date may have further consideration pending the results of the initial review.

The Department of Medicine (DOM) is the largest department within the UCSD School of Medicine and is responsible for fulfilling the teaching, research, and clinical missions of the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. The department employs approximately 500 salaried faculty, 168 academic appointees, 331 residents, fellow and postdocs and 479 staff personnel.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator and in collaboration with other academic supervisors, the incumbent will take charge of the execution of research projects or major portions of research projects focused on pulmonary diseases, including diseases developed as a result of tobacco use. The incumbent will ensure the successful progress of ongoing projects and experiments through direct oversight of research including the work of other lab members. This involves implementing the work directly as well as directing, planning, and assigning the work of other lab members including staff research associates, postdocs, and students. It also involves training of new hires as needed. The incumbent will make significant independent and innovative contributions to the successful completion of projects in the lab. Other duties assigned as needed.

• Six years of related experience, education/training, OR an Advanced degree in related area

• Proven expertise in analyzing research projects, gather and evaluate data, determine solutions and provide recommendations.

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Proven experience in conducting presentations, drafting professional, scientific manuscripts, independently preparing summary reports regarding data quality.

• Proven ability to consult with and advise PI and Co-PI's on the development of new research projects and develop publication opportunities using existing data.

• Exceptional organizational, problem solving skills, analytical skills, and long-range planning skills with meticulous attention to detail, ability to identify future contingencies, and the ability to effectively prioritize workload and meet required deadlines despite frequent interruptions and competing demands.

• Advanced knowledge data analysis protocols, data gathering, protocol design, and evaluation. Demonstrated ability to present scientific research to a scientific/regulatory body, and make recommendations for altering research and/or scientific protocol(s) based on findings or concerns of safety oversight agencies.

• Proven demonstrated ability to design analyses, develop and/or adapt methodological approaches needed for research projects, ability to provide significant innovative contributions and ideas.

• Proven experience in managing research projects including monitoring milestones, pitfalls, troubleshooting techniques and course corrections.

• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and objectives.

• Expertise in cell biology and biochemistry techniques.

• High proficiency in cell and molecular biology techniques.

• Experience in optimizing biosensor assay protocols for high sensitivity and specificity, including sensor modification with nanomaterials, reagent concentration optimization and non-specific binding prevention.

• Proven expertise in cell disease model systems and biomarker experiments.

• Advanced knowledge in the use of MAC and Windows platforms: (e.g., Excel, Prism, SPSS, Adobe, Word, Endnote, Power Point, R etc).

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and rapidly learn from others and the literature.

• Experience in supervising, directing and training of lab personnel.

• Proven experience in preparation of grant applications including writing research as gathered from data collection.

• MD degree or equivalent, PhD or MD/PhD in health related fields

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

• Must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekend days, as required.

• Must be willing to work with hazardous materials.

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UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational - or "bench-to-bedside" - research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!

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a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace