Research Specialist II
About The Position
Provides direct research and teaching support of moderate complexity and scope in a specialized field. Develops, designs, and conducts one or more small or moderately complex research projects or experiments in line with a plan, reviews progress, and evaluates results. Orients and trains new lab members in experimental techniques and safety education, and participates in lab meetings and seminars. The role formulates research methods, develops protocols and criteria, identifies potential problems, recommends and implements solutions, and collaborates on new techniques. It conducts theoretical and experimental investigations, develops and modifies laboratory procedures and test methods, and selects procedures for data collection and handling. The Research Specialist II collects, analyzes, and evaluates experimental data; interprets results within the study's scope; prepares written reports and graphics using computer software; and assists with manuscripts and, potentially, research proposals and conference presentations. The position trains laboratory staff and teaches techniques and instrumentation procedures to students, postdocs, and technical staff. It advises on technical problems and special research projects, orients new lab members, and ensures health and safety procedures are maintained. The role also operates and maintains laboratory equipment, organizes the laboratory and orders supplies, and may coordinate equipment maintenance with vendors. The employee keeps abreast of developments in the field through professional journals, meetings, institutes, and seminars.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related work experience involving direct assistance to researchers, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree.
- Experience with tissue culture, primary culture, and/or animal handling.
Responsibilities
- Formulate research methods, develop protocols and criteria, identify potential problems, recommend and implement solutions, and collaborate on new techniques.
- Conduct theoretical and experimental scientific and technological investigations to acquire new knowledge.
- Develop and install laboratory operating procedures, develop and modify test methods, select data-collection and data-handling procedures, and recommend changes.
- Collect, analyze, and evaluate experimental data and interpret results within the scope of the study.
- Prepare written reports and graphic representations of experimental data using computer software; assist with writing and editing manuscripts and may assist with research proposals or co-present results at meetings and conferences.
- Train laboratory staff and teach techniques and instrumentation procedures to students, postdocs, and technical staff; advise on technical problems and special research projects.
- Orient new lab members and ensure health and safety procedures are maintained; may supervise research and support personnel.
- Operate laboratory and experimental testing equipment and apparatus and perform routine laboratory and equipment maintenance.
- Organize the laboratory, order supplies, and may coordinate routine equipment maintenance with vendors and technical representatives.
- Read professional journals and participate in weekly lab meetings and, as appropriate, institutes and seminars.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
