Senior Research Associate

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Job Title : Senior Research Associate

Department : Medicine Pathology

• Senior Research Associate (Researcher 2) to conduct complex scientific investigations in a foundational (basic) research laboratory in the Department of Pathology functioning as a specialist or technical expert in studying the epigenetic regulation of the innate immune response in the context of viral infection ;
• collaborates with Principal Investigator (PI) to develop, manage and implement research projects; plans, designs, and conducts complex & advanced research;
• plans and executes advanced molecular biological and biochemical procedures specializing & providing technical expertise in manipulating gene expression by gene editing or RNAi, identifying protein and protein / RNA / DNA interactions, confocal microscopy to evaluate intracellular localizations of proteins / RNAs / DNAs by immuno-staining, and establishing in vivo mouse models to evaluate the functions of interested genes;
• extracts, analyzes & evaluates experimental data; develops and implements new or revised research methods; assists PI in research & development efforts of new research projects;
• works closely with PI to determine and develop goals of projects; develops and establishes criteria & research standards to meet goals of research projects;
• plans and writes manuscripts, articles, abstracts and research reports for publication in scientific journals; attends and presents research results at national and international scientific conferences and workshops;
• actively contributes to developing, writing, editing and critiquing research grant proposals; investigates potential sources of funding and makes recommendations to principal investigators;
• participates in developing and establishing working relationships with current & potential sponsors of research; oversees appropriate maintenance of all laboratory equipment;
• negotiates and oversees equipment service contracts and repairs; participates in developing and implementing laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Safety Manual;
• monitors, oversees & ensures compliance to local, state and federal laboratory health and safety rules, regulations and guidelines;

provides training of research staff in executing new research methods; serves as a consultant to other investigators in area of expertise.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Master's Degree or equivalent experience required; PhD preferred. 4-5 years of relevant experience required.

Additional Information :

Location : Wiseman Hall (0157)

Position Type : Regular

Scheduled Hours : 40

Shift : First Shift

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