Manager, Assistant Member - Multiple Myeloma, Center for Discovery and Innovation- CDI

The Manager, Assistant Member CDI shall perform such duties/objectives as requested by the Dir, Member Scientist for the conduct of basic scientific and/or translational research. The Center for Discovery and Innovation- CDI was established by Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) as an academic basic and translational research enterprise to rapidly translate science innovation to the clinic and to improve outcomes for patients with cancer, infectious diseases, autoimmune disease and other acute and chronic diseases. The CDI has grown rapidly since its origins in 2019, and now has 39 labs, 200+ scientists and allied personnel supported by 78 NIH and DoD grants and more than 87 other grants and contracts. Areas of expertise include genomics, epigenetics, drug resistance, stem cell biology, drug discovery, diagnostics and biomarker development, rheumatology and pharmacology.

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :

M.D or Ph.D diploma/degree from an accredited medical school or graduate level institution. Minimum of 6 or more years of experience including appointment as either a Postdoctoral Fellow, Research Associate, or Instructor, unless candidate has already obtained adequate independent research funding at the Federal or Foundation level (in which case a minimum of 3 years total post-degree experience is required). Demonstrated involvement in program development, performance improvement and research activities. Strong experience and/or grant submission experience as Principal Investigator. Minimum publication of 10 articles in scientific journals or book chapters. Must be first or last author on a majority of these publications. Strong presentation skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred :

An expert in the lab specific field/area. (I.E. Infectious diseases, cancer prevention, cancer research, etc.) Proficient at molecular and cellular biology applications. Experience developing research programs and ability to write grants. Experience managing scientific support personnel. If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!