Research Associate IV
2 weeks ago
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 require
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:
Ramirez-Ortiz Lab studies the role of scavenger receptors in efferocytosis, with a focus on autoimmunity. Currently, we are trying to dissect the function of SCARF1 in Lupus. Research associate will work under the direction of Principal Investigator/Project leader, and perform a variety of technical duties involving (but not limited to) aiding in experiments, lab maintenance and animal work to support the research projects.
Required Responsibilities:
-Work under the direction of the Principal Investigator
-Perform a variety of technical duties such as: Western Blots, qPCR, flow cytometry, protein extraction, cloning, genotyping
-Prepare culture media (tissue cultures and bacterial), solutions and chemical reagents
-To order and maintain equipment
-To keep track of consumables and lab reagents (inventory)
-Maintain lab notebooks and lab reports
-To carry out any additional duties as may reasonably be required within the scope of the grant
Required Techniques:
-Tissue culture, bacterial culture, PCR, qPCR, Western blot, ELISA, basic microscopy
-Word, Excel, Power Point
Additional Techniques:
-Flow cytometry, basic knowledge on animal care and handling, cloning, transfections
-GraphPad Prism, Flojo
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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