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Provides direct research support and is responsible for small and large, complex research projects that constitute major aspects of several larger research projects. Responsible for operation of a specialized research area or laboratory with one or more faculty members within a department. May train technicians, undergraduate students, temporary lab personnel, pre-doctoral students and post-doctoral and medical fellows who join or work with the core laboratory in lab specific techniques. Provides guidance or directly supervises technicians and undergraduate students. May act as liaison with other departments, divisions or organizations.
Job Responsibility:
Sets up and performs experiments and procedures in support of lab goals and grant commitments, such as assays, cell/tissue culture, animal studies, etc.
Contributes to the planning and design of studies and experiments in the research lab setting
Collaborates with investigators in writing protocols for the conduct of research
Organizes research activities in accordance with approved protocols
Informs all staff of their responsibilities in the project
Teaches laboratory techniques and instrumentation procedures to graduate student and professional laboratory support staff
Oversees day-to-day operation of project or laboratory and may supervise research and support personnel
Develops and installs operating procedures for the laboratory as it pertains to safety
Prepares written reports and presentations on all on-going projects in the assigned lab, including statistical analysis of all results that will be used in the publication of articles
Co-authors or authors publications and may co-present results with Principal Investigator at meetings and/or conferences
Assists in acquiring research funding including development of grant proposals
Maintains contact with associated internal and external research laboratories, vendors, and technical representatives concerning the project
Keeps abreast of trends in field of interest by reading professional journals and attend/participate in weekly lab meetings, and, as appropriate, institutes and seminars
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related work experience involving direct assistance to researchers required
Master's degree preferred
PhD preferred
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment as needed required