Research Associate Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field, required.
• One year of post-degree research experience, or a Master's Degree, required.
• Ability to use research methods in generating and collecting data and analyzing the data for report preparation.
• Ability to develop complex position papers and reports and help in preparation of research grant proposals and scientific publications.
• Effective computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts independent research studies and laboratory analysis in conjunction with PI.
• Organizes research experiments, appropriately arranges subjects, and maintains records.
• Collects experimental data, conducts analysis in accordance with statistical procedures, and retains accurate logs of methods, results, and conclusions.
• Prepares reports, including graphs, tables, and photographs, of the results for PI review.
• Collaborates with other researchers doing similar studies.
• Serves as an experienced resource for other Investigators and mentors less experienced research staff.
• Observes difficulties encountered in set up and conduction.
• Assists the PI with the preparation of scientific publications and grant proposals.
• Attends scientific conferences and gives scientific presentations.
• Orders and maintains inventory, ensures equipment is in working order, and prepares budget proposals for equipment and supplies required to conduct research.
• Monitors study expenditures to assure that budgetary constraints are followed and that research studies are conducted within budget.
• Assists with preparing research budgets and prepares budget proposals for future research projects.