Research Associate IV

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Associate IV performs a variety of complex research experiments and is responsible for overseeing laboratory operations within the Department.

Responsibilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Independently design and perform multiple complex laboratory experiments

Identify and utilize all software relevant to experiment and equipment used

Interpret data, form conclusions and decide on next steps with a high degree of independence

Maintain accurate records, and record results according to established lab, sponsor and University protocol

Review literature, publications and grants relevant to assigned projects

Record results according to established lab, sponsor & university protocol

Perform in-depth data analysis and/or mathematical computations

Maintain a detailed lab notebook according to lab practice

Compile and analyze data, and present in a format suitable for publication according to PI specifications

Present findings at lab/group meetings and other forums

Maintain laboratory supply levels and order as noted

Manage laboratory equipment service contracts and coordinate maintenance on laboratory equipment.

Prepare and label buffers, media, solutions, etc.

Monitor and enforce all safety regulation and infection control standards

Identify and write standard operation procedures in compliance to EHS regulation specific for the lab

Train on IACUC, EHS, Radiation safety protocols

Comply with all applicable state, federal university, and sponsor policies and agreements

Manage daily operations of the laboratory, including lab personnel, procedures and projects

Identify problems and challenges, propose resolutions, implement appropriate solutions

Develop and implement new protocols and/or modify defined protocols, as necessary, and with the approval of the PI

Prioritize and perform several tasks or procedures simultaneously with attention to detail

Perform duties and experiments with independence

Mentor and train lab personnel on proper lab conduct and techniques

Manage laboratory spending in accordance with budget guidelines provided by PI or designee

Assist with budget and/or operational aspects of grant and contract proposals

Negotiate with vendors to optimize available resources

Contribute independently to writing sections for manuscripts and grants

Direct the activities of research support staff

Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Biological or Natural Science and 5+ years of relevant research experience or a related Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant research experience.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Strong ability to analyze complex visual data in a quantitative and objective manner

Ability to work in a team environmen

Additional Information

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, or designee

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Supervise aides, technicians, and associates

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Wet chemistry laboratory, and may require appropriate contact with biohazards, radionuclides, toxins, animals, and human specimens

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Designee, the Research Associate performs a variety of complex research experiments.

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Full-Time