<p>ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.</p> <p>This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.</p> <p>CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account (https://www.myworkday.com/archildrens/)and search the "Find Jobs" report.</p> <p>Work Shift:</p> <p>Please see job description for details.</p> <p>Time Type:</p> <p>Full time</p> <p>Department:</p> <p>CC033000 Research Information Systems</p> <p>Summary:</p> <p>Lead high-impact biomedical data projects advancing child health research.</p> <p>Collaborate with top scientists and informatics experts in a dynamic, team-science environment.</p> <p>Apply your skills in Python, SQL, SPARQL, and Linux to develop innovative database solutions.</p> <p>Enjoy flexible remote work with opportunities for travel to conferences and team events.</p> <p>Receive mentorship to grow your own funded research program and publish your work.</p> <p>A Staff Scientist supports the research of a faculty-rank investigator. A Staff Scientist, under general direction and with considerable latitude for exercise of independent judgment, provides direct research and research training support at the professional level by executing small, non-complex research projects or major aspects of larger research projects. This individual may provide extensive guidance to technicians, laboratory aides, graduate students, undergraduate students, postdoctoral appointees, and professional staff. Makes innovative contributions to research in his/her academic discipline. Possesses the subject matter expertise and the creative energy necessary to function at a high level of competence. The Staff Scientist works independently with oversight provided by the Investigator(s) and has sophisticated skills and knowledge essential to the laboratory's work. This individual is capable of independently designing experiments and assisting one or more faculty members in results interpretation, publication, and faculty member pursuit of grant or other funding.</p> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>Required Education:</p> <p>Doctoral Degree</p> <p>Recommended Education:</p> <p>Required Work Experience:</p> <p>Recommended Work Experience:</p> <p>Required Certifications:</p> <p>Recommended Certifications:</p> <p>Description</p> <ol> <li> <p>Works independently as part of a research project/program.</p> </li><li> <p>Under the direction of the Investigator, writes detailed protocols for the conduct of research and contributes to the design, interpretation and final writing of research publications.</p> </li><li> <p>Analyzes and evaluates experimental data and interprets results within the scope of work and in relation to the general research program. Prepares written reports on phases of laboratory work involved in research projects.</p> </li><li> <p>Keeps abreast of trends in field of interest by reading current research literature, abstracting scientific articles of value in the prosecution of research problems, and attending and presenting at scientific meetings, seminars and research conferences.</p> </li><li> <p>Gathers research materials, supplies, equipment and apparatus. Coordinates service support: repair of equipment, requisitioning of supplies and research materials. Selects procedures for data collection and handling; develops or utilizes computer programs for conversions and statistical analysis of data.</p> </li><li> <p>Participates in the training of research support staff, fellows, and students. Conducts initial training as well as continuous skill development of staff/trainees in laboratory techniques and instrumentation procedures, as needed. Counsels staff/trainees on minor technical problems; may advise and assist staff/trainees with special research projects. Manages research expenditures.</p> </li><li> <p>Assists in proposal development and in facilitating new directions for the lab. Works with PI to develop plans for personnel and resources. Performs procedures to ensure experimental validity and keeps appropriate records.</p> </li><li> <p>Other duties as assigned.</p> </li></ol>