Research Associate I
Overview
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee, the Research Associate provides operational support to the laboratory. The Research Associate will perform research experiments as defined by the PI.
Our laboratory conducts discovery and pre-clinical development of biologics to prevent or treat disease. Diseases include infectious disease (viral and bacterial) and immunoregulatory conditions. Not only do we discover human monoclonal or VHH antibodies to prevent or treat disease but also perform IND-enabling studies to progress to clinical trials. Most of the delivery platforms for these biologics are local delivery to the mucosal tissue. This includes passive immunotherapy as well as future development of genetic delivery of the biologics.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Perform laboratory experiments and may be responsible for a single research project.
- Utilize all software relevant to experiment and equipment used.
- Interpret data, form conclusions and decide on next steps under the direction of the PI or designee.
- Maintain accurate records, may modify protocols with the approval of the PI or designee.
- Review literature, publications and grants relevant to assigned projects.
- Record results according to established lab, sponsor & university protocol
- Assist with performing data analysis and/or mathematical computations.
- Maintain a detailed lab notebook according to lab practice.
- Present findings at lab/group meetings
- Monitor laboratory supply levels and order as noted.
- Prepare and label buffers, media, solutions, etc.
- Assist with and comply with all safety regulation and infection control standards.
- Train on IACUC, IRB, EHS, Radiation safety protocols
- Comply with all applicable state, federal university, and sponsor policies and agreements.
- Provide support with identifying problems and challenges, propose resolutions, implement appropriate solutions.
- Provide support with drafting standard operation procedures in compliance to EHS regulation specific for the lab.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Biological or Natural Science, or equivalent experience
- Basic understanding of lab safety and protocols
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Ability to analyze data in a quantitative and objective manner.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
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