Research Associate - Childhood Cancer

About the role

Conducts independent research within a general area in conjunction with a Principal Investigator (PI). Manages basic and complex projects ensuring timelines, deliverables, and expectations are met.

Responsibilities

• Conducts independent research studies and laboratory analysis in conjunction with PI.
• Organizes research experiments, appropriately arranges subjects, and maintains records.
• Collects 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.
• Orders and maintains inventory, ensures equipment is in working order, and prepares budget proposals for equipment and supplies required to conduct research.
• Monitors 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field, required.
• Master's Degree, preferred.

Experience

• One year of post-degree research experience, or a Master's Degree, 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.

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.