Research Associate - Cell & Molecular Biology

Job Summary

The Research Associate is a key member of a research team, responsible for conducting experiments, analyzing data, and contributing to scientific investigations. This position is ideal for candidates with a strong scientific background who are eager to engage in independent and collaborative research projects.

Education & Experience

• Master's Degree in a field of biology or chemistry
• Bachelor's in a field of biology or chemistry and two (2) years of laboratory experience

Preferred Qualifications

Research experience in academic or industry setting

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments under the direction of the principal investigator (PI)
• Conduct molecular, cellular, and/or biochemical assays as part of research studies
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data using statistical and imaging software
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and presentation of research findings
• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records
• Collaborate with research teams to support multiple ongoing studies
• Train and mentor junior staff, students, or research assistants providing guidance on laboratory procedures and best practices
• Manage laboratory inventory, ensuring proper ordering and organization of supplies and reagents
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, coordinating maintenance and repairs as needed
• May assist in animal husbandry, collection of physiological data, and euthanasia

Physical And Environmental Demands

• Frequent bending at the waist
• Frequent crouching/stooping
• Occasional kneeling
• Frequent reaching
• Occasional carrying/lifting up to 75 pounds
• Occasional push/pulling
• Frequent walking
• Frequent standing
• Frequent sitting
• Occasional driving
• Occasional frequent exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold
• Occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment/machinery
• Occasional exposure to bio-hazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, bloodborne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals, which mandate attention to safety considerations
• Occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours
• Occasional travelling to offsite locations
• Occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature
• Constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality

Time Type

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt

Yes