Description
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled, hands-on translational scientist to lead and expand a clinically integrated reproductive biology research program within a high-volume IVF practice and ACGME-accredited fellowship program.
This role operates at the interface of clinical medicine, molecular biology, and academic scholarship, leveraging direct access to human reproductive tissues and biofluids to drive innovation, improve patient outcomes, and produce high-impact publications. An interest and passion in reproductive biologic sciences, embryology, gynecologic pathology and high complexity labs (IVF) is required.
This is not a traditional lab role. It is designed for someone who values autonomy, thrives in clinically integrated environments, and wants to build something meaningful with real translational impact.
Development of diagnostic/therapeutic tools for clinical use is encouraged and expected.
This role requires both strategic thinking and meticulous execution—developing systems that enable long-term, scalable translational research.
This position is intended to evolve into leading a small translational research team.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and execute ELISA, qPCR, and sequencing-based assays
- Process and analyze human tissue and biofluid samples (e.g., serum, follicular fluid, endometrial tissue, spent media)
- Lead and expand a clinically integrated research program, building on existing infrastructure
- Manage and ensure ongoing compliance of existing IRB-approved protocols
- Oversee and continuously improve an established IRB-compliant biorepository, including sample collection, labeling, tracking, and long-term specimen management
- Refine and scale clinical sample collection workflows embedded within IVF operations
- Perform statistical analysis and generate publication-quality figures (strong biostatistics proficiency required)
- Lead manuscript preparation with a focus on high-impact publications over volume
- Participate in and lead grant writing efforts to support program growth
- Collaborate directly with clinicians to translate clinical questions into research studies
- Mentor REI fellows and serve as a core research advisor within the fellowship program
- Deliver lectures focused on study design, power analysis, biostatistics, and manuscript development
- The ability to perform meta-analysis on clinically relevant topics
- Provide ongoing support and guidance to fellows on active research projects and thesis completion
- Execute hands-on benchwork while advancing the program; transition toward a leadership role as additional research staff are onboarded
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on wet lab experience (ELISA, PCR, sequencing)
- Proven experience working with human clinical samples
- Demonstrated publication authorship (first or contributing author)
- Strong proficiency in biostatistics (R, Python, or equivalent)
- Experience with IRB protocols, regulatory compliance, and biobanking strongly preferred
- Experience with grant writing or contributing to funded proposals preferred
- Experience designing or optimizing workflows and managing lab operations strongly preferred
- Prior experience mentoring trainees or participating in academic teaching preferred
What Makes This Role Unique
- Direct integration with a high-volume IVF clinical practice and ACGME-accredited fellowship program
- Access to unique human reproductive samples, including surgical specimens and disease-specific tissue
- Opportunity to build and scale a clinically integrated research platform with strong leadership support
- Environment that encourages original thinking and investigator-initiated research
- Clear pathway to lead and grow a translational research team
- Focus on translational impact—improving patient care and developing clinically applicable diagnostics
- Emphasis on high-impact publications rather than volume-driven output
- High level of autonomy with meaningful leadership and academic influence
