Scientific Director, Research

The Department of Biomedical Research at Nemours Children’s Health-Delaware seeks a motivated scientist to fill the scientific director position and lead Gastroenterology (GI) Clinical/Research Lab, a part of the highly collaborative and growing Diagnostic Center at Nemours. 

The ideal candidate will be scientifically independent with 5 years of experience managing diagnostic laboratories, overseeing clinical assay development and pediatric clinical research. 

Qualifications:

1. Hold a PhD degree with significant clinical research experience, and clinical assay development and validation.
2. Having at least 5 years of experience in a supervisor position managing a laboratory with a minimum of 2 direct staff reports.
3. Other preferred qualifications:

• Scientific knowledge in enzymology, and protein chemistry
• Experience in automatic liquid handling system and assay automation.
• A track record of publications and research activities in pediatric clinical research. 
• Clinical study design and statistical analysis. 
• Familiar with the regulatory compliance of CLIA or CAP 

Essential functions:

1. Oversee CLIA/CAP laboratory operation with the following specific functions. 
   1. Maintain and update CLIA/CAP SOP for GI Lab tests: 

• Celiac serology assay for celiac disease
• Fecal calprotectin for inflammatory bowel disease
• Disaccharidases for intestinal dysfunction
• Pancreatic enzymes for pancreatic deficiency
• Pepsin A for gastric to pulmonary aspiration. 
  1. New assay development, clinical assay validation and amendment
  2. CLIA/CAP License renewal
  3. Solve daily technical and scientific problems.
  4. Approve final assay reports. 

1.  Manage budgetary and financial reporting
2.  Supervise the maintenance, safety, and running of the laboratory and assure it is in regulatory compliance.
3. Supervise and train laboratory technicians
4. Mentor Gastroenterology Division’s fellow research projects, which include study design, data collection and analysis.
5. Collaborate with Nemours clinicians and other researchers to conduct and oversee a wide range of clinical research projects in various fields such as Gastroenterology, Pulmonary, Otolaryngology, Anesthesiology.
6. Publish papers in clinical journals

Applicants should submit:

1. A cover letter summarizes your previous experience and qualifications that position you to be a suitable and strong candidate.
2. Curriculum vitae