Research Associate III

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Perform complex laboratory experiments and may be responsible for one or more independent research projects

Utilize all software relevant to experiment and equipment used

Interpret data, form conclusions and decide on next steps with a significant degree of independence while 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

Perform in-depth data analysis and/or mathematical computations

Maintain a detailed lab notebook according to lab practice

Compile and analyze data, and present in a format suitable for publication according to PI specifications

Present findings at lab/group meetings and other forums

May oversee laboratory supply levels and order as noted; negotiate with suppliers to optimize available resources

Monitor laboratory equipment service contracts and monitor maintenance on laboratory equipment

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; may write standard operation procedures in compliance to protocols and specific regulations for the lab

Comply with all applicable state, federal university, and sponsor policies and agreements

May manage general operations of the laboratory, including lab personnel, procedures and projects

Identify problems and challenges, propose resolutions, implement appropriate solutions

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 budgets guidelines provided by PI or designee

May assist with budget and/or operational aspects of grant and contract funding

May assist with drafting manuscripts sections

Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Biological or Natural Science and 3+ years of relevant research experience or a related Master’s degree with 1 year of relevant research experience.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Strong ability to analyze complex visual data in a quantitative and objective manner

Ability to work in a team environment

Additional Information

Proficient with managing IACUC protocols

At least 5 years of experience working with mice

Experience with animal surgeries

Proficient with collecting samples from mice (blood, harvesting tissues)