Research Associate - Women's Health_ Pharmacology​/Toxicology

Job Title

Research Associate - Women's Health:
Pharmacology/Toxicology

Main Campus, Jackson

The Research Associate is a key member of a research team, responsible for conducting experiments, analyzing data, and contributing to scientific investigations. This position is ideal for candidates with a strong scientific background who are eager to engage in independent and collaborative research projects.

• Master's Degree in a field of science
• Bachelor's Degree in a field of science and two (2) years of laboratory experience

N/A

• Research experience in an academic or industry setting

• Design and execute experiments under the direction of the principal investigator (PI).
• Conduct molecular, cellular, and/or biochemical assays as part of research studies.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data using statistical and imaging software.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and presentation of research findings.
• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records.
• Collaborate with research teams to support multiple ongoing studies.
• Train and mentor junior staff, students, or research assistants, providing guidance on laboratory procedures and best practices.
• Manage laboratory inventory, ensuring proper ordering and organization of supplies and reagents.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, coordinating maintenance and repairs as needed.
• May assist in animal husbandry, collection of physiological data, and euthanasia.

Requires frequent bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and occasional lifting up to 75 pounds. May involve driving, exposure to noise, heat, cold, hazardous equipment, biohazardous conditions, radiation, blood borne pathogens, fumes, chemicals, and may require work beyond normal hours or travel to offsite locations.

Full time

Exempt

Salary

100%

Day

Grant Funded:
Yes

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, religion, genetic information, veteran’s status and any other status protected by applicable law. The University also prohibits retaliation against those who report discrimination or harassment and ensures compliance with all applicable statutes and regulations.

05/27/2026

06/01/2026