Dear Hiring Manager,<br /><br /><br />I am writing to apply for the Research Scientist position advertised on the XXXX Society’s career website. Enclosed is my résumé, which contains a list of peer-reviewed publications, presentations, summary of research experience, and professional references.<br /><br />Having previously lived in South Florida for seven years, I understand firsthand the importance and challenges of delivering quality medical care to a diverse and rapidly growing population. I have always been impressed with the advanced clinical technologies available in your healthcare system; now, I want to enhance patients’ lives in the same way that your organization has done for my family through serving Florida hospitals. <br /><br />I want to use my expertise in analytical chemistry/mass spectrometry to further enable your organization to solve complex clinical problems, and I believe that my educational background, technical expertise, professional experience, and scientific accomplishments, make me a very competitive candidate. The key strengths I possess for success in this position include:<div style="padding-left: 30px;">• Over the last three years, I established and managed a research lab composed of a diverse workforce (e.g. undergraduates, graduates, and academic professionals, as well as computer scientists and biochemists), which has honed my leadership and interpersonal skills, as well as my ability to identify new areas of growth, to design strategic plans, and to efficiently execute tasks to achieve organization goals.</div><div style="padding-left: 30px;">• Forming and maintaining professional relationships are key pillars of my approach to improving organization recognition and success. Throughout my career, I engaged scientists, physicians, and engineers to develop innovative solutions to complex problems, resulting in a number of collaborative peer-reviewed publications.</div><div style="padding-left: 30px;">• I have extensive technical experience developing analytical methods and instrumentation for characterizing a broad range of compounds and biological sample types (e.g., lipids, organometallic compounds, amino acids, tissues, cells, and small organics) to determine pathology and molecular changes in response to external stimuli (e.g. drugs).</div><div style="padding-left: 30px;">• Demonstrated proficiency in science communication and teaching, as exemplified by oral presentations, peer-reviewed publications, and teaching awards.</div><div style="padding-left: 30px;">• In-depth knowledge of state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation/methods and the fundamentals of chemistry.</div><div style="padding-left: 30px;">• I am a fast learner, self-motivated, and an adept problem-solver, as illustrated by completion of a diverse set of projects throughout my career.</div><br />With a M.S. and Ph.D. in Chemistry (Analytical), I will provide effective analytical methodologies and instrumentation for tackling complex projects. In addition, having a B.S. in Biology (Biotechnology) provides valuable scientific insight into the chemical and molecular mechanisms driving biological function. <br /><br />Moving from Jamaica to South Florida to pursue a college education was a remarkably rewarding professional and personal experience. I want to contribute to Florida’s growth in science and medicine, which your organization achieves by supporting major hospitals in the healthcare system. I strongly believe that my knowledge, enthusiasm, passion, and determination will lead the Core Laboratory on a path to success through developing state-of-the-art strategies and technologies to meet the demands of hospitals and clinicians. <br /><br />Thank you for taking time to consider my application. I can be reached by email at XX@hotmail.com or by phone at (XXX) XXX-XXX. I look forward to speaking with you regarding this exciting employment opportunity.<br /><br />Sincerely yours,<br /><br /><br />XXXX