Research Associate Sr

Loma Linda • Loma Linda, CA

15h • $35 - $46 • Onsite

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

• Hands-on experience with large animal surgical instrumentation under general anesthesia.
• Capable of becoming a lead surgeon in collaboration with a multidisciplinary research team.
• Proficiency in anesthesia induction and maintenance.
• Proficiency in endotracheal intubation.
• Proficiency in management of animals on mechanical ventilation.
• Proficiency in maintaining a sterile surgical field.
• Ability to independently perform various arterial and venous catheter placements.
• Ability to independently perform vascular flow probe implantations.
• Experience with both acute and chronic instrumentation protocols.
• Ability to effectively instruct and mentor research team members in surgical techniques, anesthesia management, and perioperative animal care.
• Ability to work with precision and composure in a surgical setting.
• Adherence to all applicable IACUC regulations and Principal Investigator protocols.
• Bachelor's Degree in related science fields.
• Minimum four years of research experience.
• Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality.
• Use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position.
• Able to relate and communicate positively with faculty, staff, students, administration and others.
• Working knowledge of internet-based and smart phone-based software enabling communication with research/program directors as well as research/program staff.
• Work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure.
• Collaborate and accept direction.
• Think critically.
• Manage multiple assignments effectively.
• Organize and prioritize workload.
• Excellent self-motivation.
• Problem solve.
• Recall information with accuracy.
• Pay close attention to detail.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Maintain 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

Responsibilities

• Serve as an independent researcher or a collaborator on a multi-scholar research initiative.
• May have lead responsibility for discrete components of a larger project.
• Perform surgical procedures on large animals under general anesthesia.
• Independently perform various arterial and venous catheter placements.
• Independently perform vascular flow probe implantations.
• Maintain a sterile surgical field.
• 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.

Benefits

• Equal opportunities in all aspects of the employment process to every individual, regardless of gender, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals requesting an accommodation due to a disability.
• Relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior