Research Associate III

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:

* Perform complex laboratory experiments and may be responsible for one or more independent research projects

* Utilize all software relevant to experiment and equipment used

* Interpret data, form conclusions and decide on next steps with a significant degree of independence while under the direction of the PI or designee

* Maintain accurate records, may modify protocols with the approval of the PI or designee

* Review literature, publications and grants relevant to assigned projects

* Record results according to established lab, sponsor & university protocol

* Perform in-depth data analysis and/or mathematical computations

* Maintain a detailed lab notebook according to lab practice

* Compile and analyze data, and present in a format suitable for publication according to PI specifications

* Present findings at lab/group meetings and other forums

* May oversee laboratory supply levels and order as noted; negotiate with suppliers to optimize available resources

* Monitor laboratory equipment service contracts and monitor maintenance on laboratory equipment

* Prepare and label buffers, media, solutions, etc.

* Assist with and comply with all safety regulation and infection control standards

* Train on IACUC, IRB, EHS, Radiation safety protocols; may write standard operation procedures in compliance to protocols and specific regulations for the lab

* Comply with all applicable state, federal university, and sponsor policies and agreements

* May manage general operations of the laboratory, including lab personnel, procedures and projects

* Identify problems and challenges, propose resolutions, implement appropriate solutions

* May create new protocols and/or modify defined protocols, as necessary, and with the approval of the PI

* Prioritize and perform several tasks or procedures simultaneously with attention to detail

* Perform duties and experiments with independence

* Provide training of new lab personnel

* May monitor laboratory spending in accordance with budgets guidelines provided by PI or designee

* May assist with budget and/or operational aspects of grant and contract funding

* May assist with drafting manuscripts sections

* Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* 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.

* Knowledge of Microsoft Office products

* Strong ability to analyze complex visual data in a quantitative and objective manner

* Ability to work in a team environment