Research Associate Sr

Loma Linda University Health•Loma Linda, CA

About The Position

The Research Associate Sr serves as an independent researcher, or a collaborator on a multi-scholar research initiative, and may have lead responsibility for discrete components of a larger project. Performs other duties as needed. Candidates must possess hands-on experience with large animal surgical instrumentation under general anesthesia and must be capable of becoming a lead surgeon in collaboration with a multidisciplinary research team. Required competencies include anesthesia induction and maintenance, endotracheal intubation, and management of animals on mechanical ventilation. The position requires proficiency in maintaining a sterile surgical field and the ability to independently perform various arterial and venous catheter placements as well as vascular flow probe implantations. Experience must encompass both acute and chronic instrumentation protocols. In addition to performing surgical procedures, the candidate must demonstrate the ability to effectively instruct and mentor research team members in surgical techniques, anesthesia management, and perioperative animal care, fostering a collaborative and educationally supportive laboratory environment. The candidate must work with precision and composure in a surgical setting while adhering to all applicable IACUC regulations and Principal Investigator protocols.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in related science fields.
Minimum four years of research experience.
Hands-on experience with large animal surgical instrumentation under general anesthesia.
Anesthesia induction and maintenance.
Endotracheal intubation.
Proficiency in maintaining a sterile surgical field.
Experience with both acute and chronic instrumentation protocols.
Ability to work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure.
Ability to collaborate and accept direction.
Ability to think critically.
Ability to manage multiple assignments effectively.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
Excellent self-motivation.
Ability to problem solve.
Ability to recall information with accuracy.
Ability to pay close attention to detail.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and ethical integrity.
Knowledge of quality, research regulatory requirements.
Able to distinguish colors as necessary.
Able to hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace.
Able to see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree.
Minimum one year of supervisory experience.
Preferred working knowledge of internet-based and smart phone-based software enabling communication with research/program directors as well as research/program staff.

Responsibilities

Serve as an independent researcher or collaborator on a multi-scholar research initiative.
May have lead responsibility for discrete components of a larger project.
Perform other duties as needed.
Become a lead surgeon in collaboration with a multidisciplinary research team.
Manage animals on mechanical ventilation.
Maintain a sterile surgical field.
Independently perform various arterial and venous catheter placements.
Independently perform vascular flow probe implantations.
Effectively instruct and mentor research team members in surgical techniques, anesthesia management, and perioperative animal care.
Work with precision and composure in a surgical setting.
Adhere to all applicable IACUC regulations and Principal Investigator protocols.