Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Delcath Systems, Inc. is an interventional oncology company focused on the treatment of primary and metastatic liver cancers. In order to support new design development & preclinical validation, we are opening a two-year postdoctoral position in the field of blood partitioning, hemofiltration and hemodynamics.

The postdoctoral researcher will be based in our facility in Queensbury, NY, and will perform research and development for novel device components in preclinical testing. This role’s responsibilities include managing hemofiltration test planning and execution, report generation, presentations to leadership, and publications in peer-reviewed journals and at international conferences.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• In collaboration with Delcath’s R&D and QA teams, lead experimental test design, scheduling and execution to meet project timelines at Delcath’s development site in Queensbury, NY.
• Ensure that physical test setup and data are acquired following quality standards.
• Data analysis using Python
• Authorship of Preclinical Report
• Authorship of peer-reviewed publications

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• PhD in a scientific discipline (Physics, Biochemistry, etc) with a focus on hemodynamics and/or hemofiltration
• Experience with preclinical models (in vivo and in vitro) used in hemofiltration research
• Proven publication record
• Fluency in Python computing language
• Working knowledge of LC/MS and background in method development is preferred
• Excellent attention to detail in both physical and computer environments
• Logical thinker with good judgment and decision-making abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Self-starter and able to work independently and as part of a team.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand or walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms; and is subject to repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position will be mentored by the Head of Translational Research at Delcath and will work in close collaboration with our R&D and QA teams in Queensbury, NY.

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