Title: Senior Research Associate
Department Org: Physiology and Pharmacology - 107530
Employee Classification: J1 - Salaried Full Time HSC
Bargaining Unit:Professional Staff Association
Primary Location: HSC C
Shift:1
Job Description:
responsible for designing conducting and analyzing experiments in support of ongoing research projects which seek to investigate the mechanism of cartilage regeneration. The position involves performing experimental procedures with a high degree of independence selecting appropriate methods for data acquisition and making informed decisions regarding experimental design protocol optimization and troubleshooting. The Senior Research Associate will contribute to data interpretation and ensure rigorous and reproducible research practices. Preferred qualifications include experience with in vivo and/or in vitro experimental models imaging techniques histological analysis cell culture and general laboratory research methods.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education/experience/licensing
Ph.D. (or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant discipline) or Masters (or equivalent) degree plus relevant experience.
Masters plus at least five (5) yrs of relevant post-masters professional work experience Bachelors plus at least eight (8) yrs of exceptional relevant professional experience may be considered.
Communication and Other Skills
Demonstrated abilities in laboratory techniques required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
Experience with mentoring students required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in animal handling gene cloning mutagenesis DNA/RNA isolation from tissue recombinant vector generation for gene delivery and primary cell culture.
Conditions of Employment:
To promote the highest levels of health and well-being the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment educational programs or activities on the basis of race color religion sex age ancestry national origin sexual orientation gender identity and expression military or veteran status disability familial status or political affiliation.
The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.
The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application or for testing or interviewing please contact HR Compliance ator between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. orapply online for an accommodation request.
Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the UToledo Main Campus.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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