Total 11 science rd research job vacancies in bedford massachusetts

• The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Prepares study plans for scientific experiments, using the scientist's hypothesis; attends to all the technical/administrative concerns.
• Develops the data required; refines, verifies, justifies, and organizes the data; analyzes and evaluates findings; and writes-up results for review.
• Conducts tests and analyses of studies and evaluations of data on plant pests detected domestically or intercepted at ports of entry from all parts of the world.
• Collects and manages data, evaluates and analyzes data pertaining to risk, diagnosis, mitigation, rearing, control, treatment and quarantine status.
• Manages plant and/or pest samples and resulting data, including receipt, storage, processing, photographing, and archiving while following procedures to ensure sample integrity and custody.

Starting at $67,743 Per Year (GS 9)

• The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Prepares study plans for scientific experiments, using the scientist's hypothesis; attends to all the technical/administrative concerns.
• Develops the data required; refines, verifies, justifies, and organizes the data; analyzes and evaluates findings; and writes-up results for review.
• Conducts tests and analyses of studies and evaluations of data on plant pests detected domestically or intercepted at ports of entry from all parts of the world.
• Collects and manages data, evaluates and analyzes data pertaining to risk, diagnosis, mitigation, rearing, control, treatment and quarantine status.
• Manages plant and/or pest samples and resulting data, including receipt, storage, processing, photographing, and archiving while following procedures to ensure sample integrity and custody.

Starting at $55,383 Per Year (GS 7)

As a Physical Scientist within the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:

• Coordinates research on wetland processes that drive ecological and geomorphic change of estuaries and salt marshes and associated ecosystem services, including mitigation of coastal hazards.
• Leads teams of scientists and technicians in observational studies of wetland response to restoration.
• Designs and leads appropriate analytical programs for accomplishing research objectives.
• Analyzes geospatial and/or time-series data in estuaries and wetlands. Integrates expertise in wetland processes, including time-series analysis, numerical modeling, and/or geospatial synthesis.
• Prepares peer-reviewed journal articles, data products, and scientific reports discussing the results of multidisciplinary studies and their significance to the fields of coastal change hazards and wetlands evolution.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The primary purpose of this position is to provide field, laboratory, and data management support and leadership for a broad set of research activities on coastal and marine processes. The incumbent uses a broad range of field, laboratory, and data processing expertise to support multidisciplinary research that addresses biogeochemical and sediment transport issues in coastal ecosystems.

Starting at $98,240 Per Year (GS 12)

This is a bargaining unit position.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist - Research Committee Manager/PD99493S and PD99586S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

Major Duties:
This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-11. At the GS-09 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-11. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds. Promotion is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.

• Serves as point of contact of the Research and Development (R&D) Committee. Responsibilities include oversight of committee to ensure compliance and quality assurance.
• Stays informed and advises on guidelines to ensure compliance with Federal, State, VA and other applicable regulations and guidelines.
• Serves as the accreditation Facility Liaison and is responsible for the preparation of accreditation applications and maintenance of standard operating procedures.
• Responsible for conducting educational sessions for the investigative community on local and external research policies and procedures.
• Establishes and maintains pre-review program coinciding with Central Institutional Review Board and R&D Committee in accordance with local policies.
• Oversees the protocol review process ensuring projects are reviewed by appropriate personnel and issues related to project management are communicated and resolved.

Starting at $67,743 Per Year (GS 9-11)

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

NOTE: This is a TERM appointment (not-to-exceed 4 years). Term appointments are non-status, nonpermanent appointments of limited duration (more than 1 year but not more than 4). Term employees are eligible to earn leave and generally have the same benefits as permanent employees including health and life insurance, within-grade increases and Federal Employees Retirement System and Thrift Savings Plan coverage. Term appointments may be extended without further competition (up to the 4-year maximum). The appointment to a Term position does not confer eligibility for promotion or reassignment to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment.

Duties include but may not be limited to:

• Processes samples of blood, tissue, organ, or other body fluids or substances according to standard operating procedures.
• Ensures samples are processed according to the correct on-going study protocols to ensure the quality of the specimen.
• Maintains responsibility for the accuracy of the results and for the adequacy of the results in furthering the professional clinical or research objectives.
• Performs data analysis including arithmetic calculations, algebra, graphing of data using interactive computer programs.
• Prepares reports, presentations, figures etc. associated with the studies.
• Programs equipment used for blood processing, DNA extraction and DNA normalization.
• Maintains and controls laboratory records.
• Develops and maintains detailed records of all experimental or other protocols, and ensures results are neatly kept and catalogued in appropriate format.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and supplies used, proper records of research data, and assists the supervisor in performing data analysis.
• Calibrates and maintains laboratory instrumentations at timely intervals so as to minimize breakdown and delay of procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Starting at $55,383 Per Year (GS 7)

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

DUTIES:

• Serves as Veterinary Medical Unit (VMU) Supervisor, overseeing the operations of all Veterans Affairs (VA) Boston animal facilities (Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury).
• Completely responsible for the management of the Veterinary Medical Unit (VMU), reporting to the Deputy Associate Chief of Staff (D-ACOS).
• There are approximately fifty (50) active protocols, and thirty (30) Principal Investigators utilize the Veterinary Medical Unit, using different species of animals for biomedical research studies in many scientific fields.
• Controls the animal population level by setting limitations, approving new animal purchases, and working with investigators to ensure population levels are consistent with the facility's ability to provide proper care.
• Ensures the proper transfer and transport of animals per regulations and guidelines.
• Maintains the barriers necessary for the prevention of cross contamination and the restrictions, separations, and precautions necessary to maintain a virus antibody-free facility.
• May order disposal, quarantine, or other measures as necessary, and may restrict the purchase of animals from sources found to be unreliable regarding the condition of animals.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized

Starting at $81,963 Per Year (GS 11)

Secondary School Science Specialist in Bedford

Tick Education are looking candidates to work as a Secondary School Science Specialist in Bedford. If you have experience working with kids and are an expert in science, then we want you!

Requirements:

• Good subject knowledge
• Experience teaching subject content
• Experience working with kids leading classes
• Enhanced DBS Cert of willing to obtain one

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Favourable working hours of only 08:30-15:30!
• No Weekends
• Warm friendly school environment
• CPD opportunities

Why Tick Education?

Tick Education supply compliant and committed teaching staff across Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, and Hertfordshire. Tick Education have a combined 40 years’ experience in the education recruitment sector and draw from a wealth of industry knowledge.

As Secondary School Science Specialist in Bedford, you can expect a personalised service, a dedicated consultant and a variety of roles. We develop excellent relationships with our candidates and clients alike. Our experience has given us a real understanding of our clients’ needs and what our candidates value most.

Safeguarding

Tick Education have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Each applicant will be subject to stringent vetting and safeguarding checks. All our positions involve regulated activity with children. When appointing individuals to engage in regulated activity with children, the correct pre-appointment checks are carried out to help identify whether a person may be unsuitable to work with children.

So how do I apply?

To find out more about our roles get in touch today and send in your CV to info@tickeducation.co.uk. We will give you a call and set up a registration with you, where we will discuss your requirements. Alternatively go to www.tickeducation.co.uk and click the “Apply” button.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Line manage a group ofHCAs, managing their annual appraisals and Personal Development Plans are in place for each member of staff Undertake a range of digital angiography and imaging procedures requiring expertise underpinned by theoretical knowledge of the principles underlying fundus photography, digital angiography, auto fluorescence imaging and optical coherence tomography Making judgements involving a range of facts which require analysis and comparison to optimise images obtained during digital angiography (e.g. strategies to overcome small pupils, eye movement, cataract, blinking or a combination of these during fluorescein angiography Follow established departmental policies for imaging techniques and be guided by standard operating procedures and good practice when performing imaging tasks. When performing complex imaging tasks, refer to more senior members of the team for guidance Perform retinal imaging and image analysis using current standard techniques Slit lamp imaging of anterior segment of the eye using tropical stains as appropriate Clinical imaging of the external eye and ocular Adnex Continuously review work to maintain and improve quality of imaging performed Identify the knowledge and skills needed for successful personal development Undertake all mandatory training including instillation of dilating drops. Provide computer graphic services and operate several information systems relating to imaging. Assist medical staff in downloading clinical images and printing, and help with PowerPoint presentations Well-developed physical skills (manual dexterity) to fulfil duties. These are needed to capture in focus images during angiography Responsibility for the safe use of expensive and highly complex imaging equipment. Uphold quality initiatives that improve customer care and enhance the interface between staff, patients and visitors. To develop within the framework of a personal and professional development plan as agreed with your manager. To assist the Sisters and Senior Charge Nurse in developing a culture that is challenging, stimulating, rewarding and supportive

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

If you are looking for a career where you can aspire to grow while contributing to the science and having an impact on improving lives, be a part of our Integrated Analytical Solutions team.  We help our customers solve problems directed at treating human disease and protecting the environment as we aspire to change the way the world innovates. 

As a business unit of IDEX Corporation, IH&S has a long history of driving growth in life sciences and healthcare by embracing innovation and redefining the supplier-customer partnership. The work we do every day allows us to discover key insights and break new ground to create some of the most meaningful technologies that have a lasting impact on companies, industries, and society. One of our business segments in IH&S is Life Science Fluidics, Integrated Analytical Solutions and we are looking to add more talent to our team.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Product Management is a global position leading a team of seasoned product managers responsible for the growth and profitability of the Integrated Analytical Solutions business line portfolio.  The Product Managers own the various fluidic product lines life cycle management and work cross-functionally in the development of high-performance fluidic components and sub-assemblies for the LC-MS market analytical and sample prep workflows.   

Responsibilities include team leadership, product portfolio strategy and day-to-day execution for our business.  This cross-functional role will work together with our Sales, Marketing, Engineering and Operations teams to support the business line. This position is an integral part of the business unit’s leadership team and requires leadership coaching and development of direct reports. 

A strong track record in product management, product life cycle management, strategic planning, roadmap design, pricing excellence, product development, customer relationship management, and outstanding team leadership skills is critical to success.  You will need to be a self-directed, highly motivated individual with strong business acumen as well as have technical understanding of life science markets. Domestic and international travel of up to 25% is required.

The Director of Product Management will drive sustained growth and profitability of the Integrated Analytical Solutions portfolio.  This is achieved by establishing best practices and processes for your direct reports, which includes, owning the global portfolio strategy and contributing to the business line strategic plan.  You will also lead activities associated with setting the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) including, reporting, and orders forecasting. 

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Lead, and develop a multi-disciplined product management including talent acquisition, training, and enablement for success. Responsible for the success of a high-performing business team through effective coaching and development.
• Provide product management leadership, from concept to commercialization to obsolescence. Develop long-range product strategies and guide fiscal planning for future positioning, growth, and evolution of the portfolio.  This includes identifying, establishing, and managing strategic relationships with customers, suppliers, and industry key opinion leaders. This role is ultimately responsible for revenue, margin, customer intimacy, and market share objectives.
• Champions successful product launch through voice of customer, requirement gathering, research and development, product value proposition, business case and commercialization. Work closely with cross-functional teams, for the ultimate customer and financial success of new product introductions (NPIs)
• Analyze and incorporate impact of key markets, technical trends, customer needs and competitive offerings for products in the analytical life sciences field. Develop differentiated product roadmaps, rank new product features and functionalities, and recommend investments to drive portfolio growth.
• Serve as a champion with internal cross-functional stakeholders and drive for synergies across business units and segments. Will maintain close interaction with commercial teams through training and active participation in the sales process, including customer visits, pricing tactics, and customer support.
• Work closely with Business Development to deepen business partnerships, and/or acquisition strategies to expand product portfolio.
• Ensure pricing framework enables sales success by determining price excellence approach with value offering, providing appropriate level of pricing/discounting, responding to competitive opportunities, and meeting profitability objectives.
• Develop and deliver go to market strategies, technical capability documents, educational content, product training, sales tools, and application specific targeting strategies to enable the sales team and define product level value proposition to enhance customer journey across all channels.
• Champion an “8020 for growth” culture to drive alignment across functions and disciplines in support of the customer. Manage the business based on customer needs utilizing pertinent metrics to measure business performance.
• Own product lifecycle management, portfolio strategy, voice of customer for prioritization & requirement gathering, defining the product vision, conducting market research and quarterly win/loss analysis to inform and drive the strategic roadmap for portfolio product line.
• Develop comprehensive product requirements based off voice of customer (VoC) and work cross functionally with strategic teams to generate business cases that aid in the justification and prioritization of new products.   

WHAT DO WE NEED?

• Bachelor’s degree required; A Master’s or PhD preferred. MBA strongly preferred.
• Experience in developing or commercializing products that serve the life sciences analytical end market is a plus.
• A minimum of 10+years of experience in strategic marketing and product management in life sciences.
• A minimum of 5+ years of people management and business leadership.
• Demonstrated capability in reading technology and market trends, and strategically planning future product opportunities.
• Team management of new business initiatives with experience leading, developing and growing successful businesses with highly technical products in the life science research and analytical markets preferred.
• Prior experience with success leading in a matrixed global organizational structure.
• Proven track record of attracting, developing, engaging, and retaining high potential and diverse talent.
• Strong change management skills and experience.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial skills and experience translating plans into commercially successful and profitable product offerings.
• Strong financial acumen; able to understand the impact of negotiation points on a business engagement.
• Willing to travel approximately 25% of time.

CHARACTERISTICS:

• Outstanding leadership skills that bring out the best in your team and others through direct interaction and influence. Seen as a “go-to” leader of the organization.
• Strong customer/quality orientation with demonstrated ability to effectively build and manage customer and partner relationships at the most senior level.
• Metrics and data-driven with exceptional skills in managing a team to overachieve objectives based on sound commercial processes and through the deployment of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Executive presence with capacity to promote enthusiasm and gain support through strong verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
• Strong personal drive and motivation to reach new objectives and drive change.
• Relationship architect; able to build a strong network of influential supporters.
• Excellence in collaboration as a leader and a coach. The ability to draw out the best in your team and allow them to grow and succeed as the business achieves its goals.
• Ability to thrive amidst change and ambiguity and help others with the same.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $147,800.00 - $221,800.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefit-and-rewards/

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).

Attention Applicants:  If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at lfcareers@idexcorp.com for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.

Build a career powered by innovations that matter!  At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible.  We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.

Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific.  Looking for a great place to work?  You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment.  Come explore Novanta.

As Vice President, Engineering, you'll lead all Engineering teams/disciplines across a global business unit(s). Alternatively, you'll lead a complex engineering discipline(s) across multiple business units. You’ll provide strategic leadership and contribute to the development and execution of Novanta’s overall strategy.

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.

Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.

Position: Senior Research Project Manager, Office of the Chief Scientific Officer

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: 40 hours per week, Hybrid

ABOUT BMC:

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal — to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience.

You’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you’ll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment.  

POSITION SUMMARY:

Manage initial development/growth of clinical and translational research system infrastructure at Boston Medical Center. Initial responsibilities will include focus on Boston-HEALHS (Boston Health Equity & community-Aligned Learning Health System), a program funded by a P30 Center grant from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) and will include oversight of other grant funded staff in establishing a management structure for the three cores that make up the center.

Work closely with the Director of Clinical and Translational Research and Chief Scientific Officer to implement and oversee system-wide structures for support and coordination of research activities across a large academic safety-net institution. This will include developing/implementing two centralized cores: 1) a scientific methods core that will be developed in conjunction with Boston-HEALHS, 2) a scientific writing core.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Staff Management

• Responsible for effective personnel management including participating in hiring, training, directing, mentoring and instilling a commitment to quality and excellence. 
• Maintains effective and appropriate staffing by monitoring employee turnover, overtime, and absenteeism. Coordinates/maintains monthly schedule for department coverage.  Submit weekly timesheets. Tracks overtime, absenteeism, hours worked, leaves and vacation/sick time for the Department. 
• Monitors productivity and performance to identify and evaluate strengths and training opportunities; implements quality improvement efforts. Encourages growth and development.
• Conducts employee performance evaluations and disciplines when appropriate to include termination, with appropriate supportive documentation as per established institutional policy.

Operations Management

• Interacts with sponsors, including AHRQ and PCORI. Interfaces with IRB and drafts IRB protocols, amendments, continuing reviews, etc.
• Develops, interprets and implements standards, procedures, policies, and protocols for research studies and for the implementation of core services. Serves as the Center’s expert regarding policy and/or regulatory questions.
• Creates systems for intake of requests to use core services, processes to assign requests to the appropriate team member, and track metrics of throughput that can be used for continuous quality improvement.
• Ensures day-to-day activities of BMC cores are running smoothly and supports this efficiency and effectiveness. Creates and reports on metrics related to the Core’s efficiency and effectiveness

Finance Administration

• Manage the financial obligations of BOSTON HEALHS (cash flow, balance projections, etc.). Monitor all grant expenditures and disbursements for adherence to budget guidelines and award notices.
• Participates in grant renewal processes. Prepare, administer, and ensure timely grant submissions.  Assist investigators in developing and preparing grant proposals, including drafting, editing, and preparing back-up data documentation for the submission.

Project Management

• Plan agenda and facilitate weekly project operational meetings and ensure that minutes are taken, edited, and distributed.
• Write, edit, and prepare manuscripts and presentations for publication of scientific results.
• Collaborate with research staff in writing content for the Research Matters newsletter.
• Prepare substantive aspects of research grant proposals, progress reports, and IRB applications, especially literature and database searches, and assist with conducting analyses for various other projects.

The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job.  The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree required in a relevant field

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of five (preferably seven +) years of experience in managing a complex, multi-faceted program, including fiscal oversight.  Minimum of two years of personnel leadership experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSA):

• Leadership ability to guide, direct, and mentor staff.
• Must have experience in research, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and grant applications.
• Must be highly organized, detail oriented with a professional demeanor
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Positive and flexible attitude with excellent interpersonal skills is essential.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience working with computer systems, including Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with web applications and relational databases and knowledge of SQL, HTML, PHP, or similar languages strongly desirable.

This position is funded by a 5 year grant. There may be opportunity beyond this grant funding for position integration into ongoing operations.

JOB BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Career Advancement/Professional Development: Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base.
• Pioneering Research: Engage in groundbreaking research projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health.

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Talentacquisition@bmc.org or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans