Post Bachelor Research Associate - RI Hu

Job Description

• Conducts research studies and laboratory analysis under supervision.
• Organizes research experiments, appropriately arranges subjects, and maintains records.
• Collections experimental data, conducts analysis in accordance with statistical procedures, and retains accurate logs of methods, results, and conclusions.
• Prepares reports, including graphs, tables, and photographs, of the results for PI review.
• Collaborates with other researchers doing similar studies.
• Serves as an experienced resource for other Investigators and mentors less experienced research staff.
• Observes difficulties encountered in set up and conduction.
• Assists the PI with the preparation of scientific publications and grant proposals.
• Attends scientific conferences and gives scientific presentations.

Essential Functions

• Orders and maintains inventory, ensures equipment is in working order, and prepares budget proposals for equipment and supplies required to conduct research.
• Maintains study expenditures to assure that budgetary constraints are followed and that research studies are conducted within budget.
• Assists with preparing research budgets and prepares budget proposals for future research projects.

Education Requirement

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field, within the past three years, required.

Skills

• Ability to use research methods in generating and collecting data and analyzing the data for report preparation.
• Ability to develop complex position papers and reports, and help in preparation of research grant proposals and scientific publications.
• Effective computer skills.

Experience

• Laboratory or research experience, required.

Physical Requirements

• OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs
• FREQUENTLY: Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Cold Temperatures, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Electricity, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hot Temperatures, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Standing, Walking
• CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Squat/kneel