Overview

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

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