Job Description

Principal Investigator, Dr. Warren G. Tourtellotte is looking for a Research Associate II to join the team!

The Tourtellotte laboratory studies the cellular and molecular basis of central and peripheral nervous system development, and mechanisms involved in innervation homeostasis and neurodegeneration. We are seeking a Research Associate (Research Associate II) with experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology and/or primary tissue culture to assist with all aspects of scientific experimentation in the laboratory.

Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research?

Working under direct supervision, the Research Associate II performs routine and increasingly complex laboratory tasks and procedures and develops technical expertise in one or more areas relevant to research projects. The Research Associate II will participate in research activities involving all aspects of the research process, to include, but not limited to; investigation, technical, testing/validation of results, and report findings.  The Associate will perform a variety of routine experimental protocols and procedures to support the objectives of laboratory research projects. The Associate will observe and comply with safety standards and procedures, assist in preparation of data for publication and/or presentation at scholarly meetings, and assist in general laboratory maintenance.  This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Performs a variety of increasingly complex experimental protocols and procedures and assist in the design of new complex or unusual protocols and techniques.

Keeps accurate and detailed records of experiments and results, and assist in identifying and troubleshooting of unexpected results.

Orders laboratory supplies and supports laboratory operations.

Maintains lab equipment and related records and may coordinate use of lab equipment.

Assists in the operation of specialized equipment, as required by the area of research.

Assists in preparation of data for publication and/or presentation at scholarly meetings.

Observes and complies with safety standards and procedures.

Orients research laboratory assistants or lower level research associates and undergraduate student researchers on day-to-day lab operations and routine procedures.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science or related field.

Experience and Skillset:

1 year of research laboratory experience, required

• Understanding of general research objectives
• Offer technical support to keep projects moving forward.
• Working knowledge of database management, personal computers, and presentations
• Familiar with routine laboratory procedures and experimental protocols.

Department specifics:

Preferred candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of experience and must have experience with translational research using animal models to study mechanisms of gene function and disease pathogenesis. 

Preferred experience in molecular biology, cell culture, immunocytochemistry, Western blotting, PCR, quantitative real-time PCR and histology/imaging techniques including quantitative bright-field and fluorescence microscopy is helpful. Initially working under direct supervision of the laboratory manager, the Research Associate will perform routine and increasingly complex laboratory tasks and procedures. He or she will develop technical expertise in one or more areas of research in the lab and will execute, troubleshoot and accurately and honestly report the results of experiments. The Research Associate will observe and comply with safety standards and procedures, assist in preparation of data for publication and/or creating independent presentations at scholarly meetings, and assist in general laboratory maintenance. 

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