Scientific Director, Research

Nemours Children\'s Health

📍 Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Full-time Life Scientists Posted February 20, 2026

Job Description

The Department of Biomedical Research at Nemours Children’s Health-Delaware seeks a motivated scientist to fill the scientific director position and lead Gastroenterology (GI) Clinical/Research Lab, a part of the highly collaborative and growing Diagnostic Center at Nemours.

The ideal candidate will be scientifically independent with 5 years of experience managing diagnostic laboratories, overseeing clinical assay development and pediatric clinical research. 

Qualifications:

  • Hold a PhD degree with significant clinical research experience, and clinical assay development and validation.
  • Having at least 5 years of experience in a supervisor position managing a laboratory with a minimum of 2 direct staff reports.
  • Other preferred qualifications:
  • Scientific knowledge in enzymology, and protein chemistry
  • Experience in automatic liquid handling system and assay automation.
  • A track record of publications and research activitie...