Scientist I, Molecular Diagnostic

Position Summary
The Scientist I will develop new clinical assays, and perform clinical tests as well for the Advanced Diagnostic Laboratories at National Jewish Health.  The Scientist I works closely with other lab scientist and Laboratory Directors and may also work with academic and industry sponsors and collaborators, under the direction of the Senior Director or Sr. Scientist to identify unmet needs for new tests and improved methodology, with a specific focus on our core areas of respiratory disease, immunology, infectious disease, pharmacokinetics and molecular testing.  

Essential Duties

1. Under the direction of the Senior Scientist or Director will run experiments, report results, analyze data through effective communications, technical guidance and resources as appropriate. 
2. Assists with planning, developing, operating, collaborating and reporting all steps of new test development, validations and / or updated processes or platforms. 
3. Adheres to specified projects on a priority basis determined by the Laboratory Director or by the business needs of the ADx laboratory.
4. Presents data to Laboratory Directors and other stakeholders in regularly scheduled meetings. 
5. Assists with executing projects over multiple disciplines including but not limited to Immunology, Molecular Biology, pharmacokinetics, Mycobacteriology and Microbiology and works with Project Managers to assure timely completion of sponsored projects. 

Other Duties

1. Maintains lab including not limited to cleaning bench, monitors lab equipment, organizing lab, and maintaining and ordering lab supplies.
2. Other duties as assigned.

 
Competencies

1. Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.
2. Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
3. Coaching and Teaching Others: Providing timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem.
4. Collaboration/Teamwork: Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others.
5. Creativity and Innovation: Applies creative problem-solving skills to develop solutions to problems; recognizes and demonstrates the value in taking “smart” risks and learning from mistakes; develops multiple alternatives and understands the feasibility of each; effectively shares and implements his/her ideas. Generates innovative solutions in work situations; tries different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities.
6. Energy: Consistently maintaining high levels of activity or productivity; operating with vigor, effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of time.
7. Impact and Influence: Using appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying one’s own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved. Taking advantage of opportunities to make a difference and have an impact. When used well, the intended outcome of this competency is the creation of goodwill, trust, and respect while motivating people to want to follow you even when they don’t have to.
8. Perseverance/Resourcefulness: Accesses and utilizes available resources inside and outside the company.

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility
None 

Travel
Minimal travel may be required to attend trade shows or conferences to promote National Jewish Health Laboratories. 

Core Values

1. Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
2. Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
3. Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.
4. Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.
5. Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the institution.
6. Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures. 
7. Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.
8. Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education: Bachelor of Science degree in biology or related major required. 
2. Work Experience: Two years experience in a research lab or diagnostic field required. Previous experience working on viral biology, viral, bacterial and mammalian cell culture is preferred.
3. Special Training, Certification or Licensure: None

Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000

Benefits
At National Jewish Health, we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care, our employees are our greatest asset.

With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

• Medical Plans, Dental Plans and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• FSA and HSA
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Voluntary Benefits, like Accident Insurance, Critical Care and Hospital Indemnity
• Paid Time Off Accruals
• Wellness Program
• Legal Plan