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Senior Research Scientist (PORTAL)

Brigham and Women's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
1620 Tremont Street (Show on map)
Nov 19, 2025
Summary Independently carries out a broad range of technically advanced research activities and procedures related to cancer drug policy; conceives of and designs experiments, evaluates conclusions, and has complete latitude to modify or devise methods and techniques as necessary to achieve desired results related to cancer drug policy; may supervise technical and administrative elements of research unit related to cancer drug policy. Essential Functions Function as a skilled scientific specialist for the research unit or for a specific research project related to cancer drug policy. Conducts broad range of experiments or computational analyses involving advanced technology/strategies related to cancer drug policy; conceives of the objective of research studies and designs experimental protocols/computational analyses to achieve the objectives related to cancer drug policy; generates, analyzes and evaluates experimental data; interprets the results of experiments/computational analyses related to cancer drug policy. Writes and edits material for publication related to cancer drug policy; may present papers or appear as principal or secondary author in publications related to cancer drug policy. Provides direct supervision to technical and support personnel as assigned related to cancer drug policy. Provides instruction in laboratory or computational techniques and methodology to students and postdoctoral fellows related to cancer drug policy. Performs other duties as assigned related to cancer drug policy Complies with all policies and standards Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? No Education Doctorate Related Field of Study required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience Experience in an academic or laboratory research setting 5-7 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Proficiency in supply chain and vendor management. - Ability to identify problems and troubleshoot solutions. - Well-versed in laboratory standards and practices. - Good organizational skills, detail-oriented. - Sound degree of computer literacy. - Ability to methodically record data. - Good interpersonal and communication skills. - Broad knowledge of scientific principles, biological structures, and laboratory techniques. Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.