Dental Product Research Scientist (Nanoshell Research Institute, West Valley City, UT)
Write and edit articles for publication in peer reviewed journals. Design and execute laboratory research projects related to dental and oral health. Formulation recipes and synthesize substances needed for research projects. Work with multidisciplinary senior laboratory scientists to establish schedules, milestones, deadlines and procedures as required. Make formal public presentations about dental health, research projects to various stakeholders. Interview, develop surveys, and gather statistics from users of dental health products for the purpose of research grant development. Serve as principal investigator and write/submit grants to federal funding agencies. Interpret laboratory research outcomes obtained using appropriate laboratory and data collection techniques. Assist other institute members in fundraising and developing relationships with other public health and non-profit groups interested in distributing dental wellness and hygiene technologies kites to their constituents. Salary: $61,000 - $64,000 per year.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), or U.S. equivalent., plus 1 year of professional experience as a Dentist, Medical Researcher, Research Scientist, or any occupation/job title/ position involving dental materials, techniques, procedures, and laboratory operations and protocols.
Must also have experience in the following: 1 year of professional experience reading and comprehending peer-reviewed journal articles relevant to dental health and hygiene and translating the information so it can be implemented both in scientific laboratory and in product development; 1 year of professional experience collaborating with scientific professionals (including dentists, research scientists, and global health professionals), ensuring EU and global dental regulations, and communicating with global partners; 1 year of professional experience performing standard scientific tests (including microbiological, dynamic light scattering, spectroscopy, pH/conductivity) in the laboratory and maintaining laboratory equipment relevant to these tests; 1 year of professional experience conducting research in support of assigned projects and interpreting and analyzing results and data; and 1 year of professional experience designing and conducting quantitative research projects.
CONTACT: Please submit resume via to email:aostafin@nanoshellresearch.org. Must specify Ad Code EKAO