Research Senior Associate- Neurology
About The Position
The Department of Neurology seeks a Research Senior Associate to design, execute, and manage research projects investigating immune mediated repair of acute neurological injury in a foundational biological/health science laboratory. Working in close collaboration with the principal investigator (PI), the incumbent develops and implements study goals and objectives, conceptualizes and conducts moderately complex laboratory experiments, and applies advanced molecular, cellular, or other specialized techniques. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and overseeing data collection, processing, and analysis; interpreting research findings; and developing or refining methodologies, experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical approaches. The Research Senior Associate establishes research controls, criteria, and standards, performs critical literature reviews, and contributes to the preparation of manuscripts, reports, and presentations for national and international conferences, workshops, and seminars. The role assists the PI in preparing grant proposals to secure new or renewal extramural funding, identifies potential funding sources, and participates in budget development and expense monitoring. Additional responsibilities include ensuring laboratory safety and regulatory compliance (OSHA, local, state, and federal), overseeing proper disposal and maintenance of regulated materials, and managing daily laboratory operations. The incumbent trains and supervises research staff and students, coordinates procurement of supplies and equipment, provides technical oversight, and manages service contracts and repairs. This position requires strong project management, technical expertise, and leadership skills to advance the department’s research mission.
Requirements
- Master's Degree or equivalent experience required
- 3 years of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree
- 1 year of relevant experience required with Master's Degree
- Considerable experience in a biological/health research capacity is required
- Successful completion of a background check
Responsibilities
- Design, execute, and manage research projects investigating immune mediated repair of acute neurological injury.
- Develop and implement study goals and objectives in collaboration with the PI.
- Conceptualize and conduct moderately complex laboratory experiments.
- Apply advanced molecular, cellular, or other specialized techniques.
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee data collection, processing, and analysis.
- Interpret research findings.
- Develop or refine methodologies, experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical approaches.
- Establish research controls, criteria, and standards.
- Perform critical literature reviews.
- Contribute to the preparation of manuscripts, reports, and presentations for national and international conferences, workshops, and seminars.
- Assist the PI in preparing grant proposals to secure new or renewal extramural funding.
- Identify potential funding sources.
- Participate in budget development and expense monitoring.
- Ensure laboratory safety and regulatory compliance (OSHA, local, state, and federal).
- Oversee proper disposal and maintenance of regulated materials.
- Manage daily laboratory operations.
- Train and supervise research staff and students.
- Coordinate procurement of supplies and equipment.
- Provide technical oversight.
- Manage service contracts and repairs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
