Research Scientist

• Lead process transformation across Analytical Sciences production labs, Foundational Chemistry labs, R&D environments, and Manufacturing Quality Services labs
• Map current-state capabilities while operating in parallel with business-as-usual (BAU) activities
• Identify gaps, redundancies, and inefficiencies across laboratory operations and service delivery models
• Evaluate workflows across multiple sites, teams, and laboratory functions
• Develop and implement skills matrices to assess workforce capabilities and identify proficiency gaps
• Align resources, roles, and processes to optimize efficiency and scalability across the network
• Define and analyze key performance metrics, including samples processed per role, non-conformance/error rates, and time per sample
• Leverage data-driven insights to drive process optimization and continuous improvement
• Implement scalable solutions that enhance throughput, data quality, compliance, and overall operational performance
• Design and implement systems and tools to capture, track, and report key laboratory performance metrics
• Establish standardized methods for data collection, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and traceability
• Enable real-time or near-real-time visibility into operational performance to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

Principal R&D Scientist

• Assist with piloting study enrollment procedures
• Assist with piloting interviews and trainings
• Assist with various research tasks related to study recruitment rollout
• Attend weekly virtual research team meetings

Research Assistant

• Supervise, plan, and evaluate the activities of multiple levels of researchers including research scientists, postdoctoral associates, research support positions, and research assistants.
• Provide design, instruction, and implementation for innovative multi-disciplinary research projects, including oversight and development of apps utilizing LLMs and other NLP technology.
• Allocation of lab time, resources, and budgets, interfacing with university administrative personnel.
• Senior author or lead author impactful research manuscripts state-of-the-art impactful research at the intersection of AI and psychology.
• Lead and prepare grant proposals
• Modest service duties to expand the missions of the HLAB.
• Other duties as required

Senior Research Scientist

• Assists with preparation and continuing reviews of IRB applications.
• Assists with collecting and compiling data for preparation of research grant applications and of active studies.
• Assists in preparing data for analysis, identifying problems and cleaning as needed.
• Performs research participant screening, recruitment, and scheduling of research related activities.
• Collects physiologic and survey data, and interviews research participants face-to-face as well as virtually.
• Monitors research participation progression throughout the study and reports any participant or study problems to the study PI and other required parties, as needed.
• Assists participants in completing surveys and other forms.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of study databases and electronic record systems.
• Conveys pertinent clinical/research information concisely to required parties to assure that the integrity and quality of the data is maintained.
• Assists on audits/reviews of completion and accuracy of hard copy and electronic data.
• Conducts research related supplies inventory and ordering.
• Performs testing and maintains appropriate storage of equipment, troubleshooting when needed.
• Formats edits, and proofreads research related documents, summaries, and progress reports.
• Develops and updates forms and other processes related to IRB submissions.
• Assists with manuscript preparation and submission, including formatting references according to journal-specific guidelines.
• Provides timely, effective communication and documentation with all relevant members according to HIPAA and VU/VUSN/VUMC policies.
• Understands and complies with all VU/VUSN/VUMC policies and procedures.
• Keeps team informed of project status and planned activities.
• Provides additional administrative support, as needed.

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