Research Associate III
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Job Location:
Worcester, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee the Research Associate III performs a variety of research experiments with independence. This position may provide general operational management to the lab and its personnel.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Perform complex laboratory experiments and may be responsible for one or more independent research projects
- Utilize all software relevant to experiment and equipment used
- Interpret data form conclusions and decide on next steps with a significant degree of independence while under the direction of the PI or designee
- Maintain accurate records may modify protocols with the approval of the PI or designee
- 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
- May oversee laboratory supply levels and order as noted; negotiate with suppliers to optimize available resources
- Monitor laboratory equipment service contracts and monitor maintenance on laboratory equipment
- Prepare and label buffers media solutions etc.
- Assist with and comply with all safety regulation and infection control standards
- Train on IACUC IRB EHS Radiation safety protocols; may write standard operation procedures in compliance to protocols and specific regulations for the lab
- Comply with all applicable state federal university and sponsor policies and agreements
- May manage general operations of the laboratory including lab personnel procedures and projects
- Identify problems and challenges propose resolutions implement appropriate solutions
- May create 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
- Provide training of new lab personnel
- May monitor laboratory spending in accordance with budgets guidelines provided by PI or designee
- May assist with budget and/or operational aspects of grant and contract funding
- May assist with drafting manuscripts sections
- Perform other duties as required
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in Biological or Natural Science and 3 years of relevant research experience or a related Masters degree with 1 year 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 environment
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
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