Research Associate - Physiology & Cell Biology
About The Position
The Department of Physiology and Cell Biology seeks a Research Associate to contribute to the planning, design, execution, and management of research projects in a foundational biological and health science laboratory investigating cardiac cell biology, cellular structure, ultrastructure, and mechanisms of cardiac disease. The role participates in developing and implementing study goals and objectives, designs and conducts complex laboratory experiments, and performs advanced molecular, cellular, or other specialized techniques. The Research Associate collects, analyzes, and interprets research data; assists in developing and refining methodologies, experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical approaches; and establishes appropriate controls, criteria, and research standards. The role critically reviews relevant scientific literature, supports preparation of manuscripts, reports, and presentations for national and international conferences, and contributes to project documentation. It also assists the principal investigator with grant proposals for 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.
- Three years of relevant experience required with an associate's degree, or one year of relevant experience required with a bachelor's degree.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the planning, design, execution, and management of research projects investigating cardiac cell biology, cellular structure, ultrastructure, and mechanisms of cardiac disease.
- Participate in developing and implementing study goals and objectives.
- Design and conduct complex laboratory experiments and perform advanced molecular, cellular, or other specialized techniques.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret research data.
- Assist in developing and refining 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, and contribute to project documentation.
- Assist the principal investigator in preparing grant proposals for new or renewal extramural funding.
- 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
