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Posted: 07-May-26
Location: Dallas, Texas
Internal Number: 26007301
About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
Research Scientist III serves in a key supportive role for the leadership and management of research efforts in the field of islet transplantation at BSWRI. The position involves collaboration with other investigators, research scientists, and clinicians in a supportive role (e.g., Co-Investigator) to submit grant applications for extramural funding, disseminate study results in high impact journals and present at local, national, and international conferences. The position provides leadership, direction and continuity to determine the research direction of the institute.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Plans and initiates independent translational research projects on islet transplantation as a beta cell replacement therapy.
- Collaborates with research investigators, research scientists and other clinicians in the leadership, planning and organization of research proposals to secure external funding at the federal, foundation, or other level. This may include collaborative or multisite proposals.
- Serves as a co-investigator on large, collaborative investigator-initiated or industry-sponsored research studies and leads the successful execution of all study deliverables.
- Supports and leads the dissemination of research in high impact, peer-reviewed journals and presents research findings at local, national and international conferences. This may include efforts related to writing, analysis, or content expertise.
- Leads collaborative efforts between the Institute, clinical service lines, and greater community. This includes attending or presenting at seminars, journal clubs, etc
- Leads teaching and mentoring activities of students, residents, postdoctoral research fellows, and other research scientists. This may include opportunities both internal and external to the Institute.
- Assures the scientific integrity of the research and protection/sharing of data.
- Participates as a leader in internal committees, administration, goal setting, strategic planning, and budgeting for the institute.
Key Success Factors
- Five years of relevant experience after postdoctoral fellowship(s), or six years of experience in research laboratory/department, clinical laboratory/department, or animal care facility. Preferred area of experience includes immunology, transplantation, islet cell biology, molecular cell biology etc.
- Knowledge of cGMP/cGTP/cGLP operations according to the regulations by the Food and Drug Administration will be a plus.
- Strong, consistent and successful history of supporting grant submissions. This includes programmatic, center-based, or system-level collaborations.
- Strong publication record in high-impact and peer-reviewed journals. This includes first-author or co-author submissions.
- Strong history of dissemination and presentation of study findings at local, national and international conferences.
- Knowledge of research methodology and study execution.
- Knowledge of key safety, regulatory and compliance requirements for work performed.
- Brings a unique skillset or knowledge that will significantly contribute to the research program(s), research institute and collaborators.
- Extensive history of mentoring research students, post docs or key study personnel.
- Demonstrated leadership and excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrated history of managing multi-disciplinary research teams and collaborative efforts.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Masters'
- EXPERIENCE - 5 Years of Experience
