Research Associate

WVU Medicine•Aurora, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Designs, executes, and evaluates research projects carried out by the department. Performs simple to complex laboratory/field research following prescribed protocols.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Science-Related Field.

Nice To Haves

Six (6) Months of Laboratory Experience

Responsibilities

Run thromboelastography on human blood samples and documenting results.
Follows patient treatment course and return visits to coordinate blood collection for research studies.
Coordinates research studies with other labs and ensures that subject information is deidentified and confidential.
Adheres to all protocol and policy requirements required to conduct human subjects research, as well as making sure other support staff are updated and adhere to these protocols and policies such as CITI training.
Screens and evaluates possible study subjects for clinical studies.
Arrange and coordinate meetings with individual researchers and their personnel to help with their projects, go through the data and prepare documents. These are more personalized and in-depth meetings that are specific to their research. We go over data that has been collected, troubleshoot problems they are having, determine next steps, and prepare for division-wide research meetings.
Provides input for ways to improve study procedures and communication.
Ensure that the necessary supplies and equipment for studies are in stock and working properly.
Coordinate the monthly Division of Surgical Oncology research meeting and maintain a list of active and upcoming projects that students and clinicians are conducting. Monitor the completion of tasks and their deadlines and present project updates. Maintain an updated list of projects, invite attendees, and monitor the progress of projects.
Builds and maintains clinical databases for cancer patient outcomes
Collects and logs patient blood and tumor samples for projects.
Completes statistical analysis for research projects.
Writes results of research projects including creation of Figures and Tables.
Performs a wide variety of physical, chemical or biological experiments using simple to complex lab/field procedures as directed and required by the specific research program following prescribed protocol.
Observes and records appropriate data and checks results for accuracy and completeness. Reports observations to the PI.
Performs statistical computations and prepares data; prepares graphic presentations and assists in the processing of information generated from research experimentation and/or analysis.
Operates, calibrates, cleans and performs routine maintenance on specialized lab/field equipment.
Prepares reagents, media and solutions in order to prepare/maintain specimens for analysis.
Demonstrates basic techniques and equipment to laboratory personnel, research fellows, residents and students.
Maintains required records, statistics, reports, etc. as mandated by federal or state laws and/or institutional policies.
Procures supplies, materials and equipment required for laboratory or field use in carrying out research.
Sterilizes and cleans glassware and disposes of specimens, media and other materials using appropriate procedures.
Maintains established department/school policies, procedures, objectives and quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
Reviews current safety procedures for handling, storage and disposal of biohazardous, infectious, radioactive and toxic substances, ensuring that all lab/field activities are carried out in compliance with such procedures.
Attends required meetings.