Research Associate 2, GAB
Research Associate 2, GAB
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CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Research Associate 2 GAB contributes to the Universitys research activities under the supervision of senior staff. Moreover the incumbent understands interprets and complies with research policies and protocols.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Performs specialized and complex experiments.
2. Participates in the publication of significant research results.
3. Advances expertise through education training and research.
4. Writes extramural proposals to gain support when appropriate.
5. Collects prepares analyzes dissects and evaluates specimens and tissue cultures.
6. Weighs and anesthetizes laboratory animals for experiments.
7. Operates sensitive and highly complex laboratory equipment.
8. Performs calculations to complete research test results.
9. Performs photography and dark room processing.
10. Participates in training sessions and workshops.
11. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelors degree in relevant field required
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required
Certification and Licensing:
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures technologies and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software technology and relevant computer applications.
- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge skills and abilities required for the job.
DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM
Department Specific Functions
- Work with research group members and support experiments within the NeuroTherapeutics Lab (Dr. Rajguru)
- Carry out data collection and analysis following standard operating procedures established in the lab
- Use good research practices and support collection preparation and analyses of various samples
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment following SOP
- Document all observations and document all protocols and procedures as per guidance provided
- Adhere to University and laboratory policies
Department Specific Qualifications
Education:
Batchelors degree minimum in Neuroscience Biomedical Sciences or relevant STEM discipline
Certification and Licensing:
Experience:
Working with rodents carrying out scientific experiments and statistics behavioral studies in rodents
Experience with auditory and vestibular
Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:
Strict adherence to established protocols
Experience working in a lab setting
Design of experiments
Auditory and vestibular physiology neuroanatomy and neurophysiology
Immunohistochemistry confocal and fluorescence imaging dissection and processing of tissue
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Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
A6Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
