<p>Overview</p> <p>POSITION SUMMARY:</p> <p>Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee, the Research Associate I provides operational support to the laboratory. The Research Associate I will perform research experiments as defined by the PI.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Perform laboratory experiments and may be responsible for a single research project </li><li>Utilize all software relevant to experiment and equipment used </li><li>Interpret data, form conclusions and decide on next steps under the direction of the PI or designee </li><li>Maintain accurate records, may modify protocols with the approval of the PI or designee </li><li>Review literature, publications and grants relevant to assigned projects </li><li>Record results according to established lab, sponsor & university protocol </li><li>Assist with performing data analysis and/or mathematical computations </li><li>Maintain a detailed lab notebook according to lab practice </li><li>Present findings at lab/group meetings </li><li>Monitor laboratory supply levels and order as noted </li><li>Prepare and label buffers, media, solutions, etc. </li><li>Assist with and comply with all safety regulation and infection control standards </li><li>Train on IACUC, IRB, EHS, Radiation safety protocols </li><li>Comply with all applicable state, federal university, and sponsor policies and agreements </li><li>Provide support with identifying problems and challenges, propose resolutions, implement appropriate solutions </li><li>Provide support with drafting standard operation procedures in compliance to EHS regulation specific for the lab </li><li>Perform other duties as required </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Biological or Natural Science, or equivalent experience </li><li>Basic understanding of lab safety and protocols </li><li>Knowledge of Microsoft Office products </li><li>Ability to analyze data in a quantitative and objective manner. </li><li>Ability to work in a team environment </li></ul>