Research Associate II - Guerin Children's - Merrill Lab - Full-Time, On-Site, Days
About The Position
Under the direction of Dr. Amy Merrill-Brugger, the Merrill Lab investigates the causes of rare congenital skeletal conditions to identify new therapeutic targets for skeletal disease and address unanswered questions in skeletal biology. 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 role participates in research activities across the research process, including investigation, technical work, testing and validation of results, and reporting findings. The Associate performs experimental protocols and procedures in support of laboratory research projects, follows safety standards and procedures, assists with preparing data for publication or scholarly presentations, and supports general laboratory maintenance. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in biological sciences.
- At least one year of research laboratory experience.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of biomedical research laboratory experience.
- Experience working with mouse models.
Responsibilities
- Perform increasingly complex experimental protocols and procedures and assist in designing new complex or unusual protocols and techniques.
- Maintain accurate, detailed records of experiments and results; assist in identifying and troubleshooting unexpected results.
- Order laboratory supplies and support laboratory operations.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and related records and may coordinate equipment use.
- Assist with operating specialized equipment as required by the research area.
- Assist in preparing data for publication or presentation at scholarly meetings.
- Observe and comply with safety standards and procedures.
- Orient research laboratory assistants, lower-level research associates, and undergraduate student researchers on day-to-day laboratory operations and routine procedures.
- Participate in research activities, including investigation, technical work, testing and validation of results, and reporting findings.
- Assist with general laboratory maintenance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
