Staff Scientist Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the staff scientist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for program data queries and analyses integrating medical knowledge and analytical software applications as available.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Mastery of scientific method, experimental design, data analysis, and results interpretation
• Capable of balancing multiple priorities and working under deadline pressure
• Skills managing project teams in a matrix organization, and manage projects with multiple internal and external stakeholders and funders
• PhD in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Virology, Immunology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Epidemiology or other related discipline
• Prior knowledge of immunology, infectious diseases
• Experience in longitudinal data analysis, causal inference, missing data analysis, or high-dimensional data
• Development of protocols
• Evaluates moderately complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the staff scientist position.

Previously, I was responsible for training of junior lab staff (postdocs, PhD students and postbacs) on software applications and approaches for bioinformatics.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Following field assignments, the employee will assist in compiling and analyzing data and writing reports
• Working knowledge of aquatic systems for physical and biological assessments or investigations
• Some field assignments require travel with overnight stay outside the Atlanta area
• Related professional experience with environmental permitting preferred
• Working knowledge of erosion and sediment control permits and best management practices (BMPs)
• Experience in project or task management, scope and cost estimates, project delivery, proposal writing, and/or client management
• Proficiency with GPS technology or other mobile data collection (Trimble, Garmin, Terrasync/Pathfinder Office, ArcMap, ) preferred
• Proficiency in Java and the Java-based development ecosystem

I am excited to be applying for the position of staff scientist. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for analytical and data-processing services to Research department for the research and development of new products, including NGS, protein assays, biostatistics analysis.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experienced leader or project manager of cross-functional teams- facilitating communication, decision making, and ensuring alignment with internal and external stakeholders
• Identify, document and communicate project risks and contingency plans
• Develop project tasks, deliverables, dependencies and resource requirements
• Create, maintain and organize necessary documentation and records
• Exercise scope management with consideration for the customer, team, and company needs
• Study product requirements- design testing and manufacturing systems to meet requirements
• Perform statistical analysis to analyze trends, and work with team(s) to conduct root cause analysis and to recommend and implement corrective actions for processes
• Develop/implement strategies and sound recommendations based on both quantitative and qualitative inputs with intuitive understanding of quality, manufacturing, and financial drivers

I would like to submit my application for the staff scientist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for assistance in preclinical research projects and willingness to learn to perform laboratory duties at the direction of management.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Develops concepts and organizes ideas
• Exhibits a work style that accommodates diversity in ideas, employees
• Perform site visits, field observations, field data collection and sampling of water, soil and other materials
• Document clearly and thoroughly all field activities and observations
• Assist senior staff with the evaluation of data such as field observations and findings, laboratory test results, reports prepared by others, drawings, and aerial photographs
• Develop written proposals to clients
• Prepare reports in accordance with the scope, schedule and budget developed in the associated proposals
• Assist senior staff on large, more complex projects

I am excited to be applying for the position of staff scientist. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for software support, including maintenance, documentation and training, for a collection of image analysis and visualization software such as CellProfiler, ImageJ, Metamorph, Imaris, and Halo.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Excel (including statistical analysis of data), PowerPoint and Word experience in bibliography software
• Regular sitting and standing for extended periods of time
• Familiarity with (Bruker) NMR spectrometers, data acquisition, processing, and analysis
• Technically independent in the preparation and handling of aqueous NMR samples of fluids, cells, or tissues, and in the acquisition, processing and analysis of NMR data
• Excellent communication and writing skills to interact with colleagues and partners around the world
• Practical experience running experiments
• Quick starter who is able to work independently
• Versatile, adapts quickly to new challenges