Research Associate- Neurological Surgery
About The Position
The Department of Neurological Surgery seeks a Research Associate to contribute to the planning, design, execution, and management of research projects in a translational biological/health science laboratory investigating nervous system involvement in metabolic health and disease, including peripheral neuropathy. The incumbent participates in developing and implementing study goals and objectives, designs and conducts complex laboratory experiments, and performs advanced molecular, cellular, or other specialized techniques. Responsibilities include collecting, analyzing, and interpreting research data; assisting in the development and refinement of methodologies, experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical approaches; and establishing appropriate controls, criteria, and research standards. The Research Associate critically reviews relevant scientific literature, supports the preparation of manuscripts, reports, and presentations for national and international conferences, and contributes to project documentation. The role also assists the principal investigator in preparing grant proposals to secure new or renewal extramural funding. Additional duties include coordinating laboratory activities and work assignments for postdoctoral researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, and staff; overseeing routine maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment; and performing other tasks as assigned to advance the research mission.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
- 3 years of relevant experience required with associate’s degree.
- 1 year of relevant experience required with bachelor’s degree.
- Successful completion of a background check.
- Qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the planning, design, execution, and management of research projects.
- Develop and implement study goals and objectives.
- Design and conduct complex laboratory experiments.
- Perform advanced molecular, cellular, or other specialized techniques.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret research data.
- Assist in the development and refinement of methodologies, experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical approaches.
- Establish appropriate controls, criteria, and research standards.
- Critically review relevant scientific literature.
- Support the preparation of manuscripts, reports, and presentations for national and international conferences.
- Contribute to project documentation.
- Assist the principal investigator in preparing grant proposals.
- Coordinate laboratory activities and work assignments for postdoctoral researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, and staff.
- Oversee routine maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment.
- Perform other tasks as assigned to advance the research mission.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
