Research Scientist 1 - Molecular Lab

Inova Research Center - Molecular Lab is seeking a dedicated Research Scientist 1 to join the team. This role will be a full-time rotating shift; days vary.

Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Research Scientist 1 Job Responsibilities:

• Researches, develops and employs appropriate data collection and methodology to maximize collection efficiency and minimize collection bias within specific project timelines.
• Develops investigator-initiated protocols for the conduct of research investigations, independently or in collaboration with other investigators, to support the goals of the department according to project objectives.
• Collaborates with other investigators in the design/development of adequate data collection and management systems to affect desired study outcomes.
• Performs, interprets and reviews all tests done in section according to standard operating procedures and policies (SOPP) by using scientific knowledge of the principles of test procedures and disease processes.
• Directs the daily technical operations of the section while maintaining quality standards and procedures to meet CAP, The Joint Commission, AABB, CLIA and other regulatory agency requirements.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives as requested and submits quarterly quality assurance reports for section.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Work schedule: Days vary; shift vary.
• Education: Bachelors Degree in Science or relevant field of study.
• Experience: Two (2) years of experience in common genomic and proteomic techniques such as high throughput assays such as microarrays, qPCR, ELISA, Bio-Plex, etc. Demonstrated acuity with statistical and analytical skills necessary to assess data produced by the above techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification: ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification.

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