Research Associate

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$70,304 - $71,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Associate reports to Dr. Omid Akbari and works as part of a research team. This person will provide laboratory assistance to support research studies. The final candidate will conduct research experiments in accordance with laboratory and safety protocols, perform assignments which are non routine and vary in complexity with minimal direction, compile data and compute results for a variety of research procedures and techniques, maintain lab supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; make stock buffers and reagents, participate in the maintenance of the lab mouse colony (animal husbandry), and ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations in conjunction with the lab and safety and regulatory offices. To independently undertake research in the relevant discipline area using the appropriate methods and/or techniques. To produce research reports and/or publications as required by the funding body or for dissemination to the wider academic community. To collaborate with research colleagues and support staff internally as appropriate to the research and to actively develop appropriate external contacts and networks relevant to the project and to future funding opportunities. To provide guidance and support to any students associated with the project. To attend, contribute, and where necessary lead relevant meetings. To ensure that responsibilities identified within internal processes such as Health and Safety guidelines etc. are robustly met by all research team members. To take responsibility for planning and developing research methods and techniques within the framework of the research program. To contribute to relevant teaching activities within the department. To undertake any other duties relevant to the program of research.

Requirements

Directly related education and experience in research specialization.
Advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures and analysis methods.
1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct research experiments in accordance with laboratory and safety protocols.
Perform non-routine assignments that vary in complexity with minimal direction.
Compile data and compute results for a variety of research procedures and techniques.
Maintain lab supplies inventory by checking stock and making stock buffers and reagents.
Participate in the maintenance of the lab mouse colony (animal husbandry).
Ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations.
Independently undertake research in the relevant discipline area using appropriate methods and/or techniques.
Produce research reports and/or publications as required.
Collaborate with research colleagues and support staff.
Develop appropriate external contacts and networks.
Provide guidance and support to any students associated with the project.
Attend, contribute, and where necessary lead relevant meetings.
Ensure that responsibilities identified within internal processes such as Health and Safety guidelines are robustly met.
Take responsibility for planning and developing research methods and techniques.
Contribute to relevant teaching activities within the department.
Undertake any other duties relevant to the program of research.