Position Highlights:

• The Research Associate II performs work under the direction of the Principal Investigator or higher-level laboratory personnel and will work both independently and as part of a team.
• The Research Associate II will perform standard and investigative laboratory work in support of the laboratory’s ongoing research initiatives.
• This individual will work in mammalian tissue culture and at the bench and will demonstrate proficiencies in cell-based assays and basic molecular biology, including RNA and DNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, cloning and Western blotting.

Ideal Candidate:

• Is proficient and can plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with others and communicates clearly verbally and in writing.
• Has experience performing general laboratory techniques
• Has experience with mouse models.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains laboratory equipment in a clean and working order, including coordinating instrument standardization documented by written report.
• Reorders stock laboratory supplies when depleted under appropriate supervision.
• Contributes to the preparation of manuscripts, grants, administrative and research compliance documents as directed by supervisor.
• Technically responsible for the collection, organization and permanent documentation of data in physical and electronic formats as directed by immediate supervisor.
• Responsible for data analysis using standardized procedures and protocols and under minimal supervision.
• Participate and present data in lab meetings and Departmental Seminars
• Perform other duties as required

 Credentials and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in science or related field required
• One year of hands-on research experience is required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.