Associate Scientific Director (Molecular Infectious Diseases)

Direct, plan, and manage the scientific/medical quality of the technical department in the field of Infectious Diseases (or an expert in Molecular Biology or Microbiology). Works with scientist(s) and medical laboratory scientists on the development and optimization of clinical assays. Provides expert advice to management and technical personnel regarding development technologies and activities. Is accountable for quality and timeliness of projects involving themselves or colleagues and demonstrates exceptional scientific creativity and vision. This person is ultimately responsible for developing information that extends scientific knowledge in the field of Infectious Diseases.
Required Work Experience:
Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Microbiology or equivalent is required.
Typically requires at least 2 years of work experience inclusive of postdoctoral fellowship.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Most duties are performed while sitting at a desk, (i.e., operating a computer or typewriter, using a telephone, or writing and analyzing data and/or reports). Walking or standing within the office area may be required for the operation of other office equipment and for meetings. Occasionally duties are performed while standing or sitting in a laboratory and may require manual dexterity and visual acuity in the operation of equipment. Some operations include the use of chemicals that requires following safe handling procedures. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms; in the operation of equipment or instruments located in the work environment. The employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, ability to distinguish color, and depth perception.
Knowledge:
Able to lead projects and programs, set standards, and train staff.
Experience in managing technical professionals required; with demonstrated supervisory and leadership abilities.
Develop staff to independently solve technical problems; must act as a lead source of product development knowledge in the business unit.
Understands the diagnostics product development process and design controls under FDA Quality System Regulations for medical devices.
Able to resolve conflicts at both the project team and management level.
Familiarity with clinical laboratory practices and operations is desirable