POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee, the Research Associate III performs a variety of research experiments with independence. This position may provide general operational management to the lab and its personnel.
This is an open-rank posting (we are looking for levels Research Associate III and Research Associate IV) - candidates will be hired into the level commensurate with their experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Research Associate I:
- Perform laboratory experiments and may be responsible for a single research project.
- Utilize all software relevant to experiment and equipment used.
- Interpret data, form conclusions and decide on next steps under the direction of the PI or designee.
- Maintain accurate records, may modify protocols with the approval of the PI or designee.
- Review literature, publications and grants relevant to assigned projects.
- Record results according to established lab, sponsor & university protocol
- Assist with performing data analysis and/or mathematical computations.
- Maintain a detailed lab notebook according to lab practice.
- Present findings at lab/group meetings
- Monitor laboratory supply levels and order as noted.
- Prepare and label buffers, media, solutions, etc.
- Assist with and comply with all safety regulation and infection control standards.
- Train on IACUC, IRB, EHS, Radiation safety protocols
- Comply with all applicable state, federal university, and sponsor policies and agreements.
- Provide support with identifying problems and challenges, propose resolutions, implement appropriate solutions.
- Provide support with drafting standard operation procedures in compliance to EHS regulation specific for the lab.
- Perform other duties as required.
Research Associate II:
Duties noted above plus:
- May assist with the training of new lab personnel.
- Provide support with drafting standard operation procedures in compliance to EHS regulation specific for the lab.
- May assist with drafting manuscript sessions.
Research Associate III:
Duties noted above plus:
- Perform complex laboratory experiments and may be responsible for one or more independent research projects.
- Perform in-depth data analysis and/or mathematical computations.
- Compile and analyze data and present it in a format suitable for publication according to PI specifications.
- May oversee laboratory supply levels and order as needed; negotiate with suppliers to optimize available resources.
- Monitor laboratory equipment service contracts and monitor maintenance on laboratory equipment.
- May manage general operations of the laboratory, including lab personnel, procedures, and projects.
- May create new protocols and/or modify defined protocols, as necessary, and with the approval of the PI.
- Prioritize and perform several tasks or procedures simultaneously with attention to detail.
- Perform duties and experiments with independence.
- Provide training of new lab personnel.
- May monitor laboratory spending in accordance with budget guidelines provided by PI or designee.
- May assist with budget and/or operational aspects of grant and contract funding.
Research Associate IV:
Duties noted above plus:
- This position will contribute significantly to the management of the research program and will be involved in multiple aspects of the research projects and lab maintenance activities.
- Independently design and perform multiple complex laboratory experiments.
- Interpret data, form conclusions, and decide on next steps with a high degree of independence.
- Maintain laboratory supply levels and order as noted.
- Manage laboratory equipment service contracts and coordinate maintenance on laboratory equipment.
- Monitor and enforce all safety regulations and infection control standards.
- Identify and write standard operation procedures in compliance to EHS regulation specific for the lab
- Train on IACUC, EHS, Radiation safety protocols
- Manage daily operations of the laboratory, including lab personnel, procedures, and projects.
- Identify problems and challenges, propose resolutions, implement appropriate solutions.
- Develop and implement new protocols and/or modify defined protocols, as necessary, and with the approval of the PI
- Mentor and train lab personnel on proper lab conduct and techniques.
- Manage laboratory spending in accordance with budget guidelines provided by PI or designee.
- Assist with budget and/or operational aspects of grant and contract proposals.
- Negotiate with vendors to optimize available resources.
- Contribute independently to writing sections for manuscripts and grants.
- Direct the activities of research support staff.
- Perform other duties as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Research Associate I
- Bachelor’s degree in Biological or Natural Science, or equivalent experience
- Basic understanding of lab safety and protocols
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Ability to analyze data in a quantitative and objective manner.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
Research Associate II
- Requirements noted for RA I plus:
- 18 months of relevant research experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological or Natural Science or 0 years with a related Master’s Degree.
Research Associate III
- Requirements noted for RA I plus:
- 3+ years of relevant research experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological or Natural Science or 1 year relevant research experience with a related Master’s Degree
Research Associate IV
- Requirements noted for RA I plus:
- 5+ years of relevant research experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological or Natural Science or 3+ years relevant research experience with a related Master’s degree.
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