Research Associate II -Surgery Chair, McGaha Lab

Job Description

Dr. Tracy McGaha is looking for a Research Associate II to join his team! Dr. McGaha's research investigates the mechanisms that regulate immune tolerance and inflammation, with a particular focus on the roles of negative feedback pathways, tissue-resident macrophages, and interactions between innate and adaptive immune cells in cancer and autoimmune disease. His laboratory has made significant contributions to understanding how the clearance of dying cells maintains immune homeostasis, demonstrating that defects in these pathways can drive autoimmunity while limiting effective anti-tumour immunity.

Working under direct supervision, the Research Associate II performs routine and increasingly complex laboratory tasks and procedures and develops technical expertise in one or more areas relevant to research projects. The Research Associate II will participate in research activities involving all aspects of the research process, to include, but not limited to; investigation, technical, testing/validation of results, and report findings. The Associate will perform a variety of routine experimental protocols and procedures to support the objectives of laboratory research projects.

The Associate will observe and comply with safety standards and procedures, assist in preparation of data for publication and/or presentation at scholarly meetings, and assist in general laboratory maintenance. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

• Performs a variety of increasingly complex experimental protocols and procedures and assist in the design of new complex or unusual protocols and techniques.
• Keeps accurate and detailed records of experiments and results, and assist in identifying and troubleshooting of unexpected results.
• Orders laboratory supplies and supports laboratory operations.
• Maintains lab equipment and related records and may coordinate use of lab equipment.
• Assists in the operation of specialized equipment, as required by the area of research.
• Assists in preparation of data for publication and/or presentation at scholarly meetings.
• Observes and complies with safety standards and procedures.
• Orients research laboratory assistants or lower level research associates and undergraduate student researchers on day-to-day lab operations and routine procedures.

Experience, Education and

Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• At least one (1) year of research laboratory experience. Two (2) years is highly desired.
• Experience
  -mouse breeding, colony management, husbandry, and experimental planning preferred.
• Familiar with routine laboratory procedures, experimental protocols, and overall lab organization
• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Must have superior interpersonal, communication and organization skills and the ability to work across company disciplines and functional units, and computer application experience.
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple clinical trials, and attention to details.