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:
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Perform complex laboratory experiments and may be responsible for one or more independent research projects
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Utilize all software relevant to experiment and equipment used
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Interpret data, form conclusions and decide on next steps with a significant degree of independence while under the direction of the PI or designee
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Maintain accurate records, may modify protocols with the approval of the PI or designee
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Review literature, publications and grants relevant to assigned projects
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Record results according to established lab, sponsor & university protocol
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Perform in-depth data analysis and/or mathematical computations
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Maintain a detailed lab notebook according to lab practice
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Compile and analyze data, and present in a format suitable for publication according to PI specifications
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Present findings at lab/group meetings and other forums
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May oversee laboratory supply levels and order as noted; negotiate with suppliers to optimize available resources
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Monitor laboratory equipment service contracts and monitor maintenance on laboratory equipment
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Prepare and label buffers, media, solutions, etc.
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Assist with and comply with all safety regulation and infection control standards
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Train on IACUC, IRB, EHS, Radiation safety protocols; may write standard operation procedures in compliance to protocols and specific regulations for the lab
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Comply with all applicable state, federal university, and sponsor policies and agreements
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May manage general operations of the laboratory, including lab personnel, procedures and projects
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Identify problems and challenges, propose resolutions, implement appropriate solutions
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May create new protocols and/or modify defined protocols, as necessary, and with the approval of the PI
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Prioritize and perform several tasks or procedures simultaneously with attention to detail
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Perform duties and experiments with independence
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Provide training of new lab personnel
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May monitor laboratory spending in accordance with budgets guidelines provided by PI or designee
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May assist with budget and/or operational aspects of grant and contract funding
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May assist with drafting manuscripts sections
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Perform other duties as required
Qualifications:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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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.
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Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
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Strong ability to analyze complex visual data in a quantitative and objective manner
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Ability to work in a team environment
