Research Associate 1
About The Position
The Research Associate I performs basic biological, behavioral, social science, or public health research within a specified research program. The role provides technical and analytical support for research programs across Moffitt divisions and may include administrative and training responsibilities. Research Associates work under the general supervision of a Principal Investigator and may be part of a team under the direct supervision of more senior lab personnel. They participate in planning, developing, and implementing original experimental procedures within the scope of a project. The role performs data analysis using innovative procedures and protocols under supervision, participates in meetings to evaluate data validity and laboratory procedures, and prepares progress reports, protocols, and presentations. The Research Associate also assists with research publications, including scientific meeting materials and manuscripts. Responsibilities include preparing tissues and samples, maintaining equipment and supplies, recording experimental data, and following applicable safety, quality-control, regulatory, and infection-control practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a science-related field.
- Prior hands-on research training experience.
- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative, technical proficiency, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively in written reports and presentations.
Nice To Haves
- Human sampling experience is highly preferred.
- Flow cytometry experience is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform data analysis using innovative procedures and protocols under supervision.
- Participate in meetings with the Principal Investigator and team members to evaluate and interpret data validity and laboratory procedures.
- Prepare progress reports, write protocols, create presentations, and assist with research publications, including meeting materials and manuscripts.
- Maintain laboratory equipment in clean working order, including standardizing instruments and documenting the work in written reports.
- Reorder and restock laboratory supplies as needed; maintain supply inventory.
- Prepare tissues and samples for study under appropriate supervision.
- Keep current with laboratory trends and techniques.
- Follow infection-control techniques for preparation, handling, and disposal of samples.
- Collect, annotate, and permanently record raw experimental data, and document findings promptly in a form accessible to the research team.
- Comply with applicable regulations, including requirements for protecting patient records.
- Apply standard quality-control procedures to assure accuracy of test results.
- Operate, calibrate, and perform routine maintenance on specialized equipment.
- Prepare reagents according to laboratory standards.
- Assist in training new staff in areas of expertise and serve as a resource to other lab members, as appropriate.
- Plan, organize, and coordinate assignments; work independently with initiative, technical proficiency, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Initiate and ensure compliance with applicable safety procedures.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Retirement benefits
- Parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
