Research Associate Post Bachelor - RI Center for Biobehavioral Health
About The Position
The Post-Baccalaureate Research Associate provides coordinated support for both scientific and operational aspects of research activities under the mentor’s guidance. This role is designed for recent college graduates seeking hands-on experience in clinical, translational, or laboratory research prior to enrolling in medical school, graduate programs, or other advanced training. This role is specific to entry into the Research Post-Baccalaureate Program. Hired Post-Baccalaureate Research Associates will be expected to complete program requirements within year 1 of their hire date, with the possibility of an extension for a total of 2 years from their hire date.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in relevant field, within the past three years, required.
- Ability to use research methods in generating and collecting data and analyzing the data for report preparation.
- Ability to develop complex position papers and reports, and help in preparation of research grant proposals and scientific publications.
- Effective computer skills.
- Laboratory or research experience, required.
Responsibilities
- Conducts research studies and laboratory analysis under supervision.
- Organizes research experiments, appropriately arranges subjects, and maintains records.
- Collects experimental data, conducts analysis in accordance with statistical procedures, and retains accurate logs of methods, results, and conclusions.
- Prepares reports, including graphs, tables, and photographs, of the results for PI review.
- Collaborates with other researchers doing similar studies.
- Serves as an experienced resource for other Investigators and mentors less experienced research staff.
- Observes difficulties encountered in set up and conduction.
- Assists the PI with the preparation of scientific publications and grant proposals.
- Attends scientific conferences and gives scientific presentations.
- Orders and maintains inventory, ensures equipment is in working order, and prepares budget proposals for equipment and supplies required to conduct research.
- Monitors study expenditures to assure that budgetary constraints are followed and that research studies are conducted within budget.
- Assists with preparing research budgets and prepares budget proposals for future research projects.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
