Research Lab Specialist Associate

Responsibilities

• Identifies research problems and develops complex research methodologies and procedures
• Collects and analyzes complex research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures under general supervision
• Attends and assists with the facilitation of scholarly events and presentations in support of continued professional development and the dissemination of research information
• Writes or assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding
• Serve as a unit subject matter expert and liaison to internal and external stakeholders providing advanced level information and representing the interests of a specialized research area
• Supports laboratory, clinical, computational, or administrative research activities related to Sjogren's disease studies
• Conducts literature reviews and summarizes scientific publications
• Affixes to sample processing, data entry, quality control procedures, and record keeping
• Prepares research materials, reports, presentations, and study documentation
• Participates in laboratory meetings, educational activities, and research discussions
• Performs other research support activities as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Holds a Bachelors degree in a biological sciences or health-related field
• Five years of relevant laboratory experience
• Strong mouse handling skills with the ability to perform minor salivary gland procedures, stimulated salivary flow, and phenol red thread tests in mice
• Expertise in common assays like immunofluorescence, ELISA, western blots
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated interest in biomedical, clinical, or translational research

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with studying mesenchymal stromal cells
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, data management software, or statistical analysis tools
• Interest in autoimmune disease research, academic medicine, or health-related careers