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

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