Research Associate Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biological or natural science and at least 3 years of relevant research experience, or a related Master’s degree with at least 1 year of relevant research experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Strong ability to analyze complex visual data quantitatively and objectively.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex laboratory experiments and may be responsible for one or more independent research projects.
• Use software relevant to experiments and equipment.
• Interpret data, form conclusions, and decide on next steps with significant independence under the direction of the PI or designee.
• Maintain accurate records and modify protocols with PI or designee approval when appropriate.
• Review literature, publications, and grants relevant to assigned projects.
• Record results according to established laboratory, sponsor, and university protocols.
• Perform in-depth data analysis and/or mathematical computations.
• Maintain a detailed laboratory notebook according to laboratory practice.
• Compile and analyze data and present it in a publication-suitable format according to PI specifications.
• Present findings at laboratory or group meetings and other forums.
• Oversee laboratory supply levels and ordering as assigned; negotiate with suppliers to optimize available resources.
• Monitor laboratory equipment service contracts and maintenance.
• Prepare and label buffers, media, solutions, and related materials.
• Assist with and comply with safety regulations and infection control standards.
• Train on IACUC, IRB, EHS, and radiation safety protocols; may write standard operating procedures that comply with protocols and applicable regulations.
• Comply with applicable state, federal, university, and sponsor policies and agreements.
• May manage general laboratory operations, including personnel, procedures, and projects.
• Identify problems and challenges, propose resolutions, and implement appropriate solutions.
• May create new protocols or modify defined protocols as necessary, with PI approval.
• Prioritize and perform several tasks or procedures simultaneously with attention to detail.
• Perform duties and experiments independently.
• Train new laboratory personnel.
• May monitor laboratory spending according to budget guidelines provided by the PI or designee.
• May assist with budget and operational aspects of grant and contract funding.
• May assist with drafting manuscript sections.
• Perform other duties as required.