Research Associate

Responsibilities

• Performs basic or applied research of a limited scope, primarily using existing theories and methods.
• Assists in the interpretation and publication of results and grants.
• Assists in initiating, executing and completing the research and experiments.
• Prepares and writes research papers, presentations, grant proposals, etc. Primary responsibility is ensuring that the research is complete.
• Performs a variety of tests requiring a high degree of proficiency.
• Evaluates experimental results using complex statistical and multivariate analysis.

Requirements

• Graduate school degree with significant research experience in cell and molecular biology, immunology, asthma or cancer would be considered.
• Strong ability to interpret data and to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel; PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays depending upon research needs.

We are looking for a highly self-motivated Research Associate with the ability to work both in vitro and in vivo collaboratively within a team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to investigate cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying the pathophysiology of neurological diseases and disorders such as stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease with a focus on the role of neuroinflammation, epigenetic regulation and microRNAs, and on protein regulation and degradation such as ubiquitination and autophagy. Our research aims to identify novel therapeutic targets for these challenging conditions.

The successful candidate will engage in discussions with the Principal Investigator (PI) and other scientists in the lab to design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret results. Opportunities for involvement in the preparation of manuscripts and scientific reports will be provided.

The position requires 8 working hours per day (40 hours per week). The schedule may be flexible depending on experimental needs, and working hours may occasionally extend into evenings or weekends.

• Engage in discussions with the Principal Investigator (PI) and other scientists in the lab to design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret results.
• Provide a wide variety of laboratory testing and technical lab support for projects in the laboratory.
• Document experiments, maintain laboratory notebook, analyze data, and report using complex statistical computer software.

Qualifications:

• B.S./B.A. or M.S. in areas of biology, chemistry, or a related field of science.
• 3+ year’s research lab experience
• Strong background on neurological disorders and diseases preferred.
• Prior experience in rodent surgery and handling preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and analytical skills required.
• Requires knowledge of the processes/procedures in testing, documenting experiments, maintaining laboratory notebook, analyzing data, and reporting using complex statistical computer software.

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