Assistant Research Scientist

Job Description

Nemours is looking to hire an Assistant Research Scientist. The Assistant Research Scientist will conduct research in a variety of clinical and translational research areas and be responsible for the planning and execution of a wide range of research projects. Individual will supervise and train laboratory technicians and students; teach laboratory techniques to fellows; assist in protocol development, securing external funding, supervise study execution, completion, and manuscript preparation. Recommended to hold or working toward academic rank (i.e. Instructor) at one of Nemours’ partner academic institutions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan and execute a wide range of projects in translational and clinical research.
• Independently perform experiments using a range of scientific techniques.
• Write abstracts for presentation and articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Submit external funding grant applications to support ongoing research projects/protocols
• Collaborate with Nemours clinical divisions and partner institutions to develop novel research protocols that align with strategic objectives
• Interact with and train laboratory technicians and students.
• Supervise study execution and completion.
• Oversee the maintenance, safety, and running of the laboratory.

Qualifications

• Post Graduate (e.g., Ph.D., M.D., J.D.)
• Experience a minimum of 1-3 years relevant research experience required

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org .