Scientist

• Independently design and execute rigorous, reproducible experimental studies in mammalian cell engineering, regenerative medicine, and disease modeling
• Develop experimental strategy, select models and controls, interpret complex results, prioritize research, evaluate risks, and recommend next steps
• Lead development, optimization, validation, and documentation of new experimental methods and research capabilities
• Establish robust, reproducible workflows and address complex scientific and technical challenges
• Provide scientific and technical leadership for studies involving mammalian cells, engineered cells, stem cells, primary cells, and/or preclinical disease models
• Coordinate research activities, track milestones, identify obstacles, develop solutions, and communicate progress and risks to the Principal Investigator
• Communicate scientific information and share results, decisions, and technical knowledge with collaborators and junior researchers
• Mentor and train graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, research staff, and undergraduate researchers
• Contribute to manuscripts, grant applications, presentations, reports, protocols, and other scholarly products
• Maintain research rigor, reproducibility, data stewardship, laboratory safety, regulatory compliance, and responsible research conduct
• Support laboratory operations, technology evaluation, equipment and resource planning, protocol standardization, and shared technical capabilities
• Report administratively and functionally to the Principal Investigator

Scientist jobs in Tennessee

Staff Scientist, Senior