SEARCH CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

POSITION SUMMARY: 

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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
• 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

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. 

The laboratory of Accalia Fu is seeking laboratory research candidates with an interest in metabolism and diabetes. The lab is focused on making pancreatic beta cells more resilient to inflammation and ultimately improve treatment for diabetes. The candidate will use an exciting, newly developed system in the lab to study cell-to-cell communication at the molecular level using cutting-edge metabolomics and mass spectrometry analyses. The day-to-day techniques include in vivo procedures in mice, rodent and human donor primary islet tissue culture, molecular biology, biochemical/in vitro assays, and flow cytometry. Knowledge of other statistical analysis software (Graphpad, R packages/bioconductor/seurat) is an asset. Our lab advocates for diversity, equity and inclusion we have an open-minded, welcoming environment, and are looking for candidates from all gender, race and religious backgrounds.