Research Associate

About the Position

Scientific position with a range of duties including performing high-quality muscle experiments, producing consistent and reliable data; and reporting results in a timely and organized manner.

Essential Job Duties and Functions

• Perform experiments to investigate a specific question or problem in collaboration with supervisor and/or project team members.
• Conduct detailed wet laboratory experiments with appropriate technique and adequate controls satisfactory to substantiate/replicate results.
• Coordinate laboratory work with objectives of project team.
• Interpret basic experimental results and draw conclusions to be used by project team.
• Report organized data, making comparisons, and identifying trends.
• Make suggestions to improve laboratory efficiency.
• Operate at a high level of competence in laboratory technology related to the assigned project.
• Demonstrate basic command of scientific techniques and tools used in the respective area of science/research.
• Participate in project team meetings.
• Maintain scientific records using electronic lab notebooks (ELN) in clear required form.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining professional networks; and participating in professional organizations.
• Read, understand, and comply with all workplace health and safety policies; safe work practices; and company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Education, Experience and Skills

• B.S. in a scientifically related field
• 2+ years of research laboratory experience
• Familiarity with safe and efficient laboratory practices
• General scientific computer and software application proficiency