Research Associate, Research Scientist, Biomedical Science

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Contributes to basic and applied research activities. Assists scientists in laboratories. Sets up, operates, and maintains laboratory instruments and equipment, monitors experiments, makes observations, and calculates and records results.

Non-Exempt

$23.076923

Hourly

Yes

1. Helps develop, design, and conduct research projects according to plan.
2. Participates in formulating research methods and suggesting options for improving quality and recommending solutions.
3. Participates in computer database design and utilization and research/data analysis and suggests future improvements in data management.
4. Oversees day to day operations. May supervise support personnel and/or manage budget.
5. Evaluates experiment results using statistical and multivariate analysis.
6. Keeps detailed logs of all work-related activities.
7. Uses computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties.
8. Sets up, adjusts, calibrates, cleans, maintains and troubleshoots laboratory and field equipment.
9. Acts as specialist on laboratory or other research methods and equipment functions. 10. May participate in publication of significant results. 11. May assist in writing extramural proposals. 12. Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures. 13. Advances expertise through education, training, and/or research experience. 14. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Knowledge:
1. Biology
- Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
2. Chemistry
- Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
3. English Language
- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
4. Mathematics
- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Skills:

1. Reading Comprehension
- Proficient understanding of written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
2. Active Listening
- Proficient skills in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
3. Critical Thinking
- Proficient skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
4. Science
- Proficient skills using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
5. Complex Problem Solving
- Proficient skills in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
6. Active Learning
- Proficient skills in understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
7. Judgment and Decision Making
- Proficient skills in considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the appropriate one. 8. Speaking
- Proficient skills in…