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Provides direct research and research training support by directing and executing small, complex research projects or major aspects of larger research projects. Provides extensive guidance to and/or directly supervises staff.
Job Responsibility:
Directs small, complex research projects or major aspects of larger research projects
Works independently in a phase of research of a complex project
Designs research projects or sub-projects, contributes to writing of research proposals, and prepares regulatory documentation required for performance of research
Writes protocols for the conduct of research, including purposes of study, design of experiments, lists of materials, and methods to be used and the schedule of activities
Analyzes and evaluates experimental data and interprets results within the scope of the study
Assesses the importance of findings in relation to the general research program
Prepares written reports on all phases of laboratory work involved in research projects
Contributes to the design, interpretation, and final writing of research publications – thereby meeting expectations for co-authorship of scientific publications
Directs the gathering of research materials, supplies, equipment, and apparatus
Coordinates service support such as repair of equipment, requisitioning of supplies and research materials and minor construction
Develops and controls research project budgets in consultation with supervising faculty
Responsible for research project budget reports and records
Recommends expenditures for major laboratory equipment and construction
Authorizes expenditure for expendable supplies and maintenance
Evaluates the performance of research equipment, making design changes or developing new approaches for its use
Keeps abreast of trends in field of interest by reading current research literature, abstracting scientific articles of value in the prosecution of research problems, and attending and presenting at scientific meetings, seminars, and research conferences
Develops and installs operating procedures for the laboratory and independently operates complex equipment
Develops and modifies test methods and selects procedures for data collection and handling
Develops or utilizes computer programs for conversions and statistical treatment of data
Interviews, trains, supervises and evaluates staff
Directs initial training, as well as continuous skill development of staff/trainees in laboratory techniques and instrumentation procedures
Counsels staff/trainees on technical problems
Advises and assists staff/trainees with special research projects
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Doctoral degree and 2 years of relevant postdoctoral training required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience