Research Associate IV - 992571

NSU•Fort Lauderdale, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision of a Principal Investigator or designee, supports complex research activities at the University. This role involves developing, designing, and conducting research projects, overseeing day-to-day operations, and contributing to both basic and applied research. The associate will perform a variety of tests requiring high proficiency, make detailed observations, analyze data, interpret results, and evaluate experiment outcomes using statistical and multivariate analysis. The position also involves formulating research methods, suggesting improvements, collaborating on new techniques, and participating in computer database design and utilization. The associate will understand and interpret research protocols, potentially developing new ones, and act as a specialist on laboratory methods and equipment. There are opportunities to participate in publications and presentations, write extramural proposals, monitor student work, and act as a liaison with other departments. Continuous advancement of expertise through education, training, and research experience is expected, along with performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, budgeting, human resources modeling, leadership technique, and/or coordination of people and resources.
Advanced skills using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Proficient skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Proficient understanding of written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Proficient skills in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to under the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Proficient skills in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Proficient skills in considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the appropriate one.
Advanced skills in using mathematics to solve problems.
Proficient skills in talking to others to convey information effectively.
Advanced skills in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Proficient skills in understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of sets (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
The ability to read and understand information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Must be able to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Must be able to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Must be able to identify and understand the speech of another person.
May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of standing and/or standing in performance of job duties.
May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils, and computer keyboards.
Master's Degree
Five (5) years working in laboratory research.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with a Mass Spect Spectrometer.

Responsibilities

Helps develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan.
Oversees day-to-day operation of project.
Contributes to basic and applied research activities. Performs a variety of tests requiring a high degree of proficiency, makes detailed observations, analyzes data, and interprets results. Evaluates experiment results using statistical and multivariate analysis.
Participates in formulating research methods and suggesting options for improving quality and recommending solutions, and collaborates in the development of new techniques.
Participates in computer database design and utilization and research/data analysis, and suggests future improvements in data measurement.
Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures. May develop protocol and criteria; may determine interview procedures and approve protocols; may also design intervention protocols.
Acts as a specialist on laboratory or other research methods and equipment functions.
May participate in the publication of significant results. May co-author publications and may co-present results with Principal Investigator at meetings and/or conferences.
May write extramural proposals or monitor the work of students.
May act as liaison with other departments, divisions, or organizations.
Advances expertise through education, training, and/or research experience.
Performs other job duties as assigned or required.