Staff Research Associate Job Description
Staff research associate
provides assay assistance utilizing a combination of Molecular Biology, Immunology, and mammalian primary cell culture skills.
Staff Research Associate Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
PCR and qRT-PCR
Perform PCR and agarose gel electrophoresis
Under supervision and training - assist/help with experimental design such as designing DNA constructs/ plasmids, cloning, PCR gels
Mouse colony maintenance, PCR, RTqPCR
Mouse tail snipping, genomic DNA extraction and genotyping PCR
Managing large mouse colony, including setting up breeding, weaning, ear tagging, toe clipping, tail biopsies
Intravenous and intraperitoneal injections
Perform tail biopsies and extract DNA
Assist in analysis of the vascular bed in adult mice and embryos
Follow standard laboratory procedures to prepare buffers
Staff Research Associate Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Staff Research Associate
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: IATA, AALAS, BSL, CPR, AAALAC, AAUS, BLS, II, SRA
Education for Staff Research Associate
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the staff research associate job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Education, Science, Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Health, Psychology, Technical
Skills for Staff Research Associate
Desired skills for staff research associate include:
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Molecular biology
Related field
Biochemistry
Biology
Genetics
Equivalent combination of education and laboratory experience
Immunology
PCR
Chemistry
Desired experience for staff research associate includes:
Skills to perform electrical wiring work for low-voltage applications (irrigation, sensors, data logging, etc) line-voltage level applications (such as lighting, heating, de-humidification, and photovoltaic electricity generation) as part of research project set-up
Skills to perform plumbing work in relation to irrigation, run-off management, as part of research project set-up
Experience and skill with MS Office programs, file-making, spreadsheet, and graphics software
Knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets, hazard communication, and Injury and Illness Prevention Program
Experience maintaining mouse colonies and genotyping mice for the lab including knowledge of humane methods of caring for lab animals
Practice with Euthanizing small laboratory animals
Staff Research Associate Examples
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Staff Research Associate Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a staff research associate. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for staff research associate
- Maintain accurate records of all mice using mouse database
- Lab Management duties for a small lab (ordering, helping PI with regulatory compliance .)
- Under supervisor and training, will assist in performing cell culturing
- Data organization in a coherent manner
- Squat, kneel, bend, stoop and stand
- Lift up to 50 pounds of equipment, supplies and other materials
- Work safely around dairy cattle on commercial operations
- Handle, move, and transport animals in ways that meet animal welfare requirements
- Avoid injury to self or animals in lockup facilities, loose in corrals and in milking parlors
- Must be able to tolerate strong odors and the sight of exposed animal tissues and blood products
Qualifications for staff research associate
- Ability to perform standard repetitive techniques that may be required in research protocols related to a specific lab
- Demonstrated ability in following step wise experimental protocols
- Experience working in and maintaining a sterile environment
- Proven skill in accurate record keeping and ability to organize, analyze, and calculate data
- Ability to write with correct syntax and grammar and to clearly communicate ideas and protocols in writing
- Strong communication skills (verbal & written) needed to interact professionally and effectively in the work environment, effectively and accurately document research procedures
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a staff research associate. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for staff research associate
- Performing mouse tissue embedding, sectioning, histology, Western blot, ELISA, IHC and IF, FACS analysis, PCR and agarose gel electrophoresis
- May be required to work in an area where hazardous materials and/or infectious diseases are present
- Conduct animal health surveillance for rodents and other species as assigned
- Communicate lab and health information to researchers
- Support website function
- Understand and participate in rodent sentinel health or similar programs
- Draft SOP’s
- Provide training to Lab or LARC staff
- Understand and perform necropsy techniques and other diagnostic or clinical diagnostic techniques
- Understand and perform administrative tasks as needed by LARC
Qualifications for staff research associate
- Able to read and use Material Safety Data Sheets
- Demonstrated experience to accurately prepare complex solutions, plates, media
- Demonstrated ability to hire, train and provide work direction to undergraduate student lab employees
- Experience and skill with MAC or PC programs, filemaking, spreadsheet, and graphics software
- Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and experience with Safety Data Sheets, hazard communication and Injury and Illness Prevention Program
- Demonstrated successful, positive interpersonal oral and written communication skills using tact, diplomacy, discretion, and flexibility with diverse personalities and situations
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a staff research associate. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for staff research associate
- Lead project-related meetings internally and with external stakeholders
- Assist in the hiring and employee review process for project staff
- Work with campus to obtain participant payments and oversee payment to subjects in cash and non-cash forms as needed
- Schedule project meetings between inter-agency collaboration and multi-site collaboration
- Develop agendas for project meetings and run meetings
- Oversee the development of project reports
- Create and implement timelines and milestones for the study implementation and data collection requirements for the project
- Manage communication and correspondence between stakeholders as needed (as designated by the project)
- Use of a transmission EM at Parnassus Campus for high resolution imaging of mice and human teeth sections, protein self-assembled structures using negative stains
- Immuno-labelling of dental proteins in enamel and dentin
Qualifications for staff research associate
- Ability to provide oral presentation and explanation of research methods and results
- Ability to organize experiments with controls to make progress on several related projects
- Excellent computer skills and ability to learn new computer programs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed to interact professionally and effectively in the work environment, to effectively document research procedures
- Familiarity with Cal-OSHA and EH&S safety requirements including MSDS's, hazard communication & Injury and Illness Prevention Program
- Knowledge and experience in flow cytometry and operation of a FACS caliber instrument
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Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of staff research associate. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for staff research associate
- Performing assays for the self-assembly of enamel proteins and enamel biomineralization in vitro and the analysis of these structures by EM
- Working independently and collaboratively on research projects
- Assisting lab members, including guiding and troubleshooting experiments for PhD students, postdocs and Laboratory staff
- Working with animals and BSL-2 agents (HBV)
- Primary cell isolation from tissue and blood
- Tissue staining and fluorescent microscopy
- Designing DNA constructs/ plasmids, cloning, mutagenesis
- Designing mouse models
- Quantitative real-time qPCR
- Quantitative growth assays
Qualifications for staff research associate
- Willingness to hire, train and manage laboratory student staff
- Demonstrated experience designing high throughput sample pipelines
- Proven ability to follow university Environmental Health and Safety requirements
- Demonstrated experience in maintaining well-organized lab and thorough records
- Previous experience working with tissue culture cells under sterile conditions
- Experience working in a life sciences lab with proficiency in using standard molecular biological techniques (pipetting, calculating molarity)
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a staff research associate. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for staff research associate
- Archiving mouse colony production, sample collection and application
- Ordering all reagents and organizing their location in the laboratory
- Genotyping and maintaining the mouse colony
- Running in vitro assays of collagen and apoptotic cell uptake and degradation
- Measuring the force of smooth muscle contraction in a muscle bath system
- Extract nucleic acid (RNA and DNA) from biological samples through the use of different homogenization, extraction, and purification protocols
- Processing of biological specimens
- Maintain stocks, reagents, laboratory equipment
- Perform calculations, compile and summarize data, keep meticulous records of every experiment
- Assist with receiving, banking and cataloguing incoming biospecimens
Qualifications for staff research associate
- Ability to record scientific data in a well-organized laboratory notebook
- Enthusiasm for learning and a genuine interest in scientific research
- BA/BS degree in a related science with knowledge of or experience with basic molecular biology techniques or methods required by the position
- BA/BS degree in psychology, education, or related field and knowledge of, or experience with, the basic techniques or methods required by the position
- Ability to prioritize and work independently collaboratively with local and remote collaborators, with attention to detail and good organizational skills
- Academic knowledge in cell/molecular biology mouse handling, including proficiency in cell culture, RNA preparation, PCR, western blotting, ELISA and microscopy