Research Associate 501183

Title: Research Associate

Department Org: Medicine - 107570

Employee Classification: J1 - Salaried Full Time HSC

Bargaining Unit:Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: HSC C

Shift:1

Job Description:

The Research Associate will support both the AI-driven and Structure-Based Drug Discovery Core and the Principal Investigators research program at The University of Toledo. This position integrates structural biology biophysics and molecular/cellular biology to advance drug discovery efforts. The successful candidate will contribute to experimental design data generation and analysis and core facility operations while supporting collaborative and independently funded research projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Masters Degree or above in Structure Biology biochemistry or related area is required.
2. Molecular biology facility management. Must have some experience in molecular biology techniques including the maintenance of PCR thermal-cyclers centrifuges spectrophotometers laminar flow hoods for PCR work pipettes freezers storage conditions for samples and reagents and proper standard operating procedures for molecular biology laboratory.
3. Experience in the maintenance and husbandry of transgenic mice and/or rats and in non-survival mouse and rat surgery for the isolation and culture of primary cell cultures.
4. Ability to assist with writing drafts of research manuscripts required.
Communication and other skills:
5. Advanced computer skills with knowledge of data analysis and graphic programs.
6. Ability to work independently.
7. Ability to communicate effectively in English both written and verbally with co-workers.
8. Must write in clear scientifically acceptable language.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Background knowledge in molecular and cell biology is strongly preferred.
2. Minimum one years experience in research laboratory environment preferred.

Conditions of Employment:

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