Research Associate- per diem
About The Position
The Research Associate conducts independent basic science experiments in an assigned laboratory under the mentorship of a senior scientist. The position is intended to help build a portfolio of research accomplishments in preparation for pursuing a higher degree in biomedical research or medicine. After gaining laboratory experience, the associate is expected to train graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in experimental design, techniques, and performance. Position-specific work includes collecting, reviewing, and transferring MRI data from children; helping prepare children and caregivers for MRI; collecting anthropometric, biospecimen, biosensor, and survey data; and communicating with colleagues about collected data. The associate is expected to interact professionally, kindly, and without judgment with study families.
Requirements
- College graduate with a B.S. or B.A. in Biomedical or Physical Sciences.
- Minimum commitment of two years; placement in the position may not exceed three years.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Responsibilities
- Generate hypotheses and design and perform experiments to test them.
- Independently execute multiple experiments simultaneously over time.
- Record experimental findings in a laboratory notebook, and analyze and interpret results.
- Suggest and test protocol modifications based on experimental results.
- Prepare figures and diagrams for presentations and publications.
- Communicate results and collaborate with other laboratory professionals.
- Provide significant intellectual input into project design.
- Present findings at laboratory meetings, respond to challenges, and exchange ideas to advance the science.
- Read and understand relevant scientific literature.
- Contribute to preparing and submitting articles on research outcomes and progress for publication.
- Edit and proof grant proposals, annual grant reports, and manuscripts, and recommend modifications to the Principal Investigator.
- After gaining laboratory experience, train graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in experimental design, techniques, and performance.
- Collect, review, and transfer MRI data in children.
- Assist with preparing children and caregivers for MRI.
- Collect anthropometric data, process biospecimens, collect biosensor data, and collect survey data.
- Communicate with colleagues and report on collected data.
- Interact with study families professionally, kindly, and without judgment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness package
- Financial security benefits
- Generous time-off program
- Employee resource groups for peer support
- Holistic employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care
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