Research Associate III

Overview POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee, the Research Associate III performs a variety of research experiments with independence.

This position may provide general operational management to the lab and its personnel.

Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Perform complex laboratory experiments and may be responsible for one or more independent research projects * Utilize all software relevant to experiment and equipment used * Interpret data, form conclusions and decide on next steps with a significant degree of independence while under the direction of the PI or designee * Maintain accurate records, may modify protocols with the approval of the PI or designee * 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 * May oversee laboratory supply levels and order as noted; negotiate with suppliers to optimize available resources * Monitor laboratory equipment service contracts and monitor maintenance on laboratory equipment * Prepare and label buffers, media, solutions, etc.

* Assist with and comply with all safety regulation and infection control standards * Train on IACUC, IRB, EHS, Radiation safety protocols; may write standard operation procedures in compliance to protocols and specific regulations for the lab * Comply with all applicable state, federal university, and sponsor policies and agreements * May manage general operations of the laboratory, including lab personnel, procedures and projects * Identify problems and challenges, propose resolutions, implement appropriate solutions * May create 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 * Provide training of new lab personnel * May monitor laboratory spending in accordance with budgets guidelines provided by PI or designee * May assist with budget and/or operational aspects of grant and contract funding * May assist with drafting manuscripts sections * Perform other duties as required Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's degree in Biological or Natural Science and 3+ years of relevant research experience or a related Master's degree with 1 year 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 environment