Research Associate
- Employer
- SCHOOL
- Location
- Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
- Salary
- DOE
- Closing date
- Feb 22, 2022
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- Discipline
- Life Sciences, Neuroscience
- Organization Type
- Non-Profit
Overview POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Designee, the Research Associate performs a variety of complex research experiments. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Conducts in-depth analysis of research experiments * Performs complex laboratory experiments * Interprets data, forms conclusion, and decides on and plans next experiments to be done with a high degree of independence * Compiles and analyzes data and performs computations using image analysis software, spreadsheets, graphing, and curve fitting software * May modify protocols and be responsible for a single, independent research project * Assists in writing the text of scientific publications and grants. Reviews literature * Trains new laboratory personnel, students, and collaborators * Maintains laboratory supplies and equipment * Complies with all safety and infection control standards * Perform other duties as required. Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, or equivalent experience * Knowledge of Microsoft Office products * Strong ability to analyze complex visual data in a quantitative and objective manner * Judgment and action skills required to solve commonly encountered problems SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, or designee SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May functionally supervise Lab Technicians and Aides ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Wet chemistry laboratory, and may require appropriate contact with biohazards, radionuclides, toxins, animals, and human specimens. Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/5DLgD8U1rYzgIbXYU1x5j PI162023030
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