Job ID: 10553
Job date: 2017-10-24
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Company : Texas A&M AgriLife Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job date: 2017-10-24
End Date:
Company : Texas A&M AgriLife Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job Description:
Major/Essential Duties of Job: Working closely with the unit director, serves as direct unit representative to internal and external collaborators and clients, setting deliverables and client expectations for project. Uses expert domain knowledge in communications to build and promote the positive reputation of the AgriLife Genomics and Bioinformatics Service with clients world-wide. Responds effectively and with sufficient detail to quote requests or requests for information prior to the initiation of a project. Communicates directly to clients about the progress of jobs, sample input requirements, experimental considerations, interpretation of performance metrics and other information related to the service and its deliverables. Assists the Director with negotiations and implementation of large service projects or grants, contributing strategic analysis, planning, documentation and follow-up. Coordinates with the director, laboratory director and sequencing director to design, develop, test and market new research services or improvements to the client deliverables. Helps determine the potential demand for new services as well as the specifications that will meet client needs and expectations. Solicits and tracks client feedback on specific areas to collect both subjective and objective measures of facility performance. Responds to client complaints and suggestions, effectively engaging in troubleshooting in coordination with core staff and other stakeholders. Contributes to the implementation of improved quality assurance procedures to support a service business. Helps develop metrics of the facility's performance in terms of the service business operations, laboratory functions, and research/scientific milestones achieved on behalf of the clients. Implements quality policies to improve business and client support functions. Develops, scopes and implements short-term and long-term strategic plans in coordination with the director and facility directors, helping build the brand and positive reputation of the center. Performs outreach and gives presentations both within and external to the university to raise awareness of the unit and to solicit new projects. Creates documentation and training materials for clients and prospective clients. Occasional Duties: Other duties as required/assigned Required Education: PhD in relevant field. Preferred Education: PhD with advanced training in genomics & bioinformatics. Required Experience: Eight years of related experience post PhD graduation. Significant business background and experience conducting scientific research that includes methods and technologies associated with genomics. Experience with next generation sequencing technology. Preferred Experience: Experience with direct customer interaction responsibilities, including sales or marketing. Experience in research service laboratory or lab testing environment. Experience with R&D within the commercial biotechnology/diagnostic/pharma. Experience in team leadership or management of research projects. QA responsibilities or significant experience working in a regulated environment such as GLP/CLIA. Research administration experience in either the academic or government sectors Required licenses, certifications, or registrations: None Preferred licenses, certifications, or registrations: None Required special knowledge, abilities, and skills:
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Documents associated with this posting -Cover Letter - required -C.V. - required -List of References - required Comments to Applicants: Employment is contingent upon the agency's verification of credentials and/or other information required by agency procedures, including the completion of a criminal history check. Finalists may be required to furnish a copy of official transcript documenting degree conferred. Texas law requires all males 18-25 show proof of compliance with federal Selective Service law to be eligible for employment. Does this position accept online applications? Yes Quicklink for Posting: greatjobs.tamu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=194366 Security-Sensitive Designation: All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the agency's verification of credentials and/or other information required by agency procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. EEO Statement: Texas A&M AgriLife is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
Major/Essential Duties of Job: Working closely with the unit director, serves as direct unit representative to internal and external collaborators and clients, setting deliverables and client expectations for project. Uses expert domain knowledge in communications to build and promote the positive reputation of the AgriLife Genomics and Bioinformatics Service with clients world-wide. Responds effectively and with sufficient detail to quote requests or requests for information prior to the initiation of a project. Communicates directly to clients about the progress of jobs, sample input requirements, experimental considerations, interpretation of performance metrics and other information related to the service and its deliverables. Assists the Director with negotiations and implementation of large service projects or grants, contributing strategic analysis, planning, documentation and follow-up. Coordinates with the director, laboratory director and sequencing director to design, develop, test and market new research services or improvements to the client deliverables. Helps determine the potential demand for new services as well as the specifications that will meet client needs and expectations. Solicits and tracks client feedback on specific areas to collect both subjective and objective measures of facility performance. Responds to client complaints and suggestions, effectively engaging in troubleshooting in coordination with core staff and other stakeholders. Contributes to the implementation of improved quality assurance procedures to support a service business. Helps develop metrics of the facility's performance in terms of the service business operations, laboratory functions, and research/scientific milestones achieved on behalf of the clients. Implements quality policies to improve business and client support functions. Develops, scopes and implements short-term and long-term strategic plans in coordination with the director and facility directors, helping build the brand and positive reputation of the center. Performs outreach and gives presentations both within and external to the university to raise awareness of the unit and to solicit new projects. Creates documentation and training materials for clients and prospective clients. Occasional Duties: Other duties as required/assigned Required Education: PhD in relevant field. Preferred Education: PhD with advanced training in genomics & bioinformatics. Required Experience: Eight years of related experience post PhD graduation. Significant business background and experience conducting scientific research that includes methods and technologies associated with genomics. Experience with next generation sequencing technology. Preferred Experience: Experience with direct customer interaction responsibilities, including sales or marketing. Experience in research service laboratory or lab testing environment. Experience with R&D within the commercial biotechnology/diagnostic/pharma. Experience in team leadership or management of research projects. QA responsibilities or significant experience working in a regulated environment such as GLP/CLIA. Research administration experience in either the academic or government sectors Required licenses, certifications, or registrations: None Preferred licenses, certifications, or registrations: None Required special knowledge, abilities, and skills:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with solid written, verbal and presentation skills and experience.
- Ability to handle complex, stressful situations with diplomacy. Good judgement skills and the ability to solve problems. Expert domain knowledge in the applications, technologies and methodologies of the genomic sciences.
- Skills in experimental design, research project execution and analysis. Skills in taking products or services through commercial development. Ability to work in collaborative research environments. Good management skills. Knowledge and experience in research in the form of journal publications and/or patents. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to provide direct leadership and management of service development projects, coordinating and defining project goals, and executing on deliverables and timelines.
- Ability to drive sustainable growth through forging productive relationships with clients to increase repeat business, along with identifying new prospects that culminate in new service projects. Ability to work within and develop procedures and policies consistent with a laboratory service or testing environment. Ability to manage human, capital, financial and information resources. Ability and success with grant writing and/or patent filing.
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Documents associated with this posting -Cover Letter - required -C.V. - required -List of References - required Comments to Applicants: Employment is contingent upon the agency's verification of credentials and/or other information required by agency procedures, including the completion of a criminal history check. Finalists may be required to furnish a copy of official transcript documenting degree conferred. Texas law requires all males 18-25 show proof of compliance with federal Selective Service law to be eligible for employment. Does this position accept online applications? Yes Quicklink for Posting: greatjobs.tamu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=194366 Security-Sensitive Designation: All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the agency's verification of credentials and/or other information required by agency procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. EEO Statement: Texas A&M AgriLife is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]