Research Associate III

Overview

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Associate III performs a variety of complex research experiments.

Responsibilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, or designee

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

May functionally supervise aides, technicians, and associates

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Wet chemistry laboratory, and may require appropriate contact with biohazards, radionuclides, toxins, animals, and human specimens.

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