Managing Research Scientist

Job Summary

To support a critical research initiative on global lead exposure, the full-time salaried Managing Research Scientist will supervise a research team, contribute to research design, and mentor junior staff while conducting quantitative analyses and disseminating findings.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage research team staff, including hiring, training, and performance assessments
• Conduct quantitative analyses and contribute to research design, drafting presentations and manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals
• Maintain scientific awareness and lead trainings, presentations, and seminars on research topics

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health, epidemiology, statistics, or related field plus four years of relevant experience
• Previous supervisory experience in hiring, employee development, and performance coaching
• Experience with statistical modeling techniques and programming in R or Python
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with external research teams and manage large data sets
• Strong track record of co-authorship on scientific papers and presenting research findings