Research Associate - RI Center for Microbe and Immunity

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Conducts independent research studies and laboratory analysis in conjunction with PI.
• Organizes research experiments, appropriately arranges subjects, and maintains records.
• Colls 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.
• 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, required. Master's Degree, preferred.

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

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