Research Associate 1- Petrucelli Lab

Core Job Summary

The Research Associate 1, SOM supports research activities for the assigned division by conducting laboratory experiments on assigned research projects. Moreover, the incumbent operates with the goal of advancing his/her expertise through continued education, training, and research.

Core Job Functions

• Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
• Participates in the publication of significant results.
• Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.
• Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
• Keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within the area of research.
• Collsutes, prepares, analyzes, dissects, and evaluates specimens or tissue cultures.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.
• Performs a variety of routine assays, tests, and studies.
• Performs calculations to complete research test results, collects data, and performs statistical analysis of laboratory results.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions

• Laboratory Support & Experimental Procedures
• Assist in carrying out routine laboratory assays and protocols, including preparation of samples, execution of basic molecular biology workflows, and performance of standard biochemical or imaging-based techniques.
• Support cell-based or experimental systems by preparing reagents, maintaining clean workspaces, and adhering to laboratory safety guidelines.
• Conduct introductory research-oriented tasks such as preliminary data collection, basic statistical analysis, and routine equipment operation.
• Participate in experimental setups involving behavioral, cognitive, or neurobiological paradigms under supervision, contributing to data acquisition and documentation.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required.
• Experience: No Prior Experience Required.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail. Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines. Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion. Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary. Commitment to the University’s core values.