SEARCH CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  

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

Major responsibilities includes-

• Maintenance and inventory of lab equipment, chemicals and supplies
• Train other laboratory personnel in experimental protocols.
• Maintain database of lab protocols.
• Compile and analyze data and be responsible for a single research project.
• Comply with all safety and infection control standards appropriate to the position.

Conducts research experiments in-

• Cloning, DNA manipulations and site-directed mutagenesis
• Agarose gel electrophoresis
• Illumina sequencing preparation and data analyses.
• Molecular biology of Saccharomyces cerevisiae

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts in-depth analysis of research experiments
• Performs complex laboratory experiments
• Interprets data, forms conclusion, and decides on and plans next experiments to be done with a high degree of independence
• Compiles and analyzes data and performs computations using image analysis software, spreadsheets, graphing, and curve fitting software
• May modify protocols and be responsible for a single, independent research project
• Assists in writing the text of scientific publications and grants.  Reviews literature
• Trains new laboratory personnel, students, and collaborators
• Maintains laboratory supplies and equipment
• Complies with all safety and infection control standards
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, or equivalent experience
• 1 year relevant research experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Strong ability to analyze complex visual data in a quantitative and objective manner
• Judgment and action skills required to solve commonly encountered problems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, or designee

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: 

May functionally supervise Lab Technicians and Aides

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

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