This job oversees the conduct and daily operations of biomedical research projects in collaboration with physicians or lead scientists. Works independently and conducts research experiments with minimum supervision; oversees and coordinates all aspects of research specimen collection, processing, and analysis as necessary; makes detailed observations, analyzes data, and interprets results; prepares technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses; maintains familiarity with current scientific literature and contributes to the process of a project within his or her scientific discipline, as well as investigating, creating, and developing new methods and technologies for project advancement; 5) writes grants and secures extramural funding; prepares research manuscripts,