SEARCH CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  

The successful candidate will join a dynamic laboratory group that includes graduate students, postdoctoral fellows with PhD or MD degrees and staff scientists devoted to unraveling the molecular mechanisms associated with metabolic diseases such as obesity and diabetes. Exciting new results obtained by the laboratory have now enabled major long-term funding by the NIH and Department of Defense to advance the team’s work towards therapeutic strategies to prevent and cure type 2 diabetes and other related diseases. We seek new team members with enthusiasm for science and the transformative possibilities that come with new technologies such as RNAi and CRISPR as applied to conquer human disease.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Associate I performs a variety of complex research experiments.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform complex laboratory experiments
• Conduct in-depth analysis of research experiments
• Interpret data, form conclusions, and decide on and plan the next experiments to be done with a high degree of independence
• Write standard operating procedures, schedule work, analyze data, maintain accurate records, and write reports
• Compile and analyze data. Perform computations using image analysis software, spreadsheets, graphing, and curve fitting software
• May modify protocols and be responsible for a single, independent research project
• May assist with budget and/or operational aspects of grant and contract proposals
• Assist in writing the text of scientific publications and grants.  Review literature
• Train new laboratory personnel, students, and collaborators
• Comply with all safety and infection control standards
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor’s degree in the Biological Sciences, or equivalent experience
• 3 years of relevant research experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Strong ability to analyze complex visual data in a quantitative and objective manner
• Judgment and action skills required to solve commonly encountered problems

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, or designee

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: 

May functionally supervise aides, technicians, and associates

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Wet chemistry laboratory, and may require appropriate contact with biohazards, radionuclides, toxins, animals, and human specimens.