Research Associate - RI CCTR Barrachina

Job Description Summary

Conducts independent research within a general area in conjunction with a Principal Investigator (PI). Manages basic and complex projects ensuring timelines, deliverables, and expectations are met.

• Conducts independent research studies and laboratory analysis in conjunction with PI. Organizes research experiments, appropriately arranges subjects, and maintains records.
• Collects experimental data, conducts analysis in accordance with statistical procedures, and retains accurate logs of methods, results, and conclusions. Prepares reports, including graphs, tables, and photographs, of the results for PI review.
• Collaborates with other researchers doing similar studies. Serves as an experienced resource for other Investigators and mentors less experienced research staff.
• Observes difficulties encountered in set up and conduction. Assists the PI with the preparation of scientific publications and grant proposals. Attends scientific conferences and gives scientific presentations.
• Orders and maintains inventory, ensures equipment is in working order, and prepares budget proposals for equipment and supplies required to conduct research.
• Monitors study expenditures to assure that budgetary constraints are followed and that research studies are conducted within budget. Assists with preparing research budgets and prepares budget proposals for future research projects.

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field, required.
• Master's Degree, preferred.

• Ability to use research methods in generating and collecting data and analyzing the data for report preparation.
• Ability to develop complex position papers and reports and help in preparation of research grant proposals and scientific publications.
• Effective computer skills.

One year of post-degree research experience, or a Master's Degree, required.

• Occasionally:
  Bend/twist, climb stairs/ladder, lifting/carrying 11-20 lbs, pushing/pulling 26-40 lbs.
• Frequently:
  Biohazard waste, blood and/or bodily fluids, chemicals/medications, cold temperatures, communicable diseases and/or pathogens, electricity, fume/gases/vapors, hot temperatures, lifting/carrying 0-10 lbs, pushing/pulling 0-25 lbs, standing, walking.
• Continuously:
  Audible speech, color vision, computer skills, decision making, depth perception, flexing/extending of neck, hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, hearing acuity, interpreting data, peripheral vision, problem solving, reaching above shoulder, repetitive hand/arm use, seeing – far/near, sitting, squat/kneel.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet