Research Associate - Aerosol
About The Position
The Research Associate will perform a variety of complex studies to include developing aerosol exposure systems, characterizing complex aerosols, documenting laboratory work, maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies. Independently writes proposals, final reports, and cost estimates. Documents laboratory work to acceptable standards and maintains laboratory/medical equipment and supplies in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), protocols and current federal regulations (FDA GLP). The successful candidate will collaborate with scientific staff and will author sections of publications based on research performed as well as perform all other related duties and tasks as required or assigned. May supervise technical staff and provides training.
Requirements
- Requires a masters degree in a related scientific discipline, engineering or physics and a minimum of 2 years demonstrated research experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been attained.
- Directly-related experience in an aerosol research lab is required for this Research Associate position, as is demonstrated success independently completing aerosol research projects.
- Experience should include conducting related research, writing reports and protocols, using a scientific approach to analyze, interpret and report data within project deadlines.
- Must have a demonstrated understanding of science research principles, practices and procedures and the ability to follow and enforce safety procedures.
- Requires strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
- Preferred computer proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Internet Explorer, Outlook and the ability to learn department-specific computer systems as needed.
- A background check is required.
- Ability to gain and maintain access to Kirtland Air Force base (KAFB) is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a broad background of scientific fields including aerosol sciences, mechanical engineering, and analytical chemistry is highly desired.
- Additional competencies within electrical engineering, toxicology and pharmacology are preferred.
- Experience working with aerosols.
- Ability to assemble, disassemble and test systems.
- Must be able to work on weekends, if needed.
- Job requires attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Developing aerosol exposure systems
- Characterizing complex aerosols
- Documenting laboratory work
- Maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies
- Independently writes proposals, final reports, and cost estimates
- Documents laboratory work to acceptable standards
- Maintains laboratory/medical equipment and supplies in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), protocols and current federal regulations (FDA GLP)
- Collaborate with scientific staff
- Author sections of publications based on research performed
- Perform all other related duties and tasks as required or assigned
- May supervise technical staff and provides training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
