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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