Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in basic science or equivalent and 7 years related experience, or Masters degree in basic science or equivalent and 5 years related experience required.
Job Description: The Senior Research Associate oversees the daily activities and work assignments of the research staff.
Job Duties: Oversees the daily activities and work assignments of research staff. May supervise junior staff. Plans, directs, and coordinates complex research experiments following general technical procedures. Works with the Principal Investigator to formulate research plans, coordinates project activities, and establishes appropriate reporting procedures. Contributes to scientific analysis and interpretation of projects. Establishes and maintains quality control measures for assigned project operations. Makes modifications to research procedures in collaboration with the Principal Investigator. Oversees the records of all tests performed, data collected, and reviews preliminary analysis of junior staff. Confers with Principal Investigator regarding results obtained and receives suggestions for modification to procedures and/or interpretation of final data. Ensures the accurate assembly, calibration, operation, and modification of a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines. Makes minor modifications and repairs to equipment as necessary. Adheres to internal controls established for the department. Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • Animal Science/Care Surgery • Biological Assays • Quantitative Analysis • Qualitative Analysis • Data Analysis • Data Collection • Equipment Calibration • Laboratory Equipment maintenance • Technical Writing • Experience with standard office equipment
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience.
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