Research Associate 1, MS

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Overview

Carries out research assignments for large or multi-faceted research projects, including independent research, experiments, and laboratory techniques. This role is responsible for the daily operation of a specialized laboratory, data analysis, and contribution to scientific protocols. The position may include working with advanced technologies and contributing to innovative solutions in clinical, health, or environmental research.

This role will require the design and implementation of procedures and protocols for breeding, deriving, managing, and executing experiments with colonies of germ-free and gnotobiotic mice using gnotobiotic IVC racks and isolators. Performing experiments with gnotobiotic and specific-pathogen free animals including but not limited to mouse models of inflammatory bowel disease, infection models, antibiotic-induced microbiome depletion models, and accompanying assays are also key responsibilities of this role.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Scientific and Technical Proficiency: Background in molecular biology, chemistry, genetics, or physical sciences with experience in techniques such as PCR, sequencing, microscopy, and cell culture.

2. Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders, including research staff, study sponsors, and collaborators.

3. Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritizing tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

4. Independent Research: Demonstrated ability to perform independent research, analyze and interpret experimental data, and contribute to scientific reports and publications.

5. Team Collaboration: Ability to work well as part of a team, provide instruction and guidance, and contribute to the overall objectives of the research projects.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

1. Advanced Education: Master's degree or higher in a related scientific discipline with additional training or certifications in relevant fields or an equivalent combination of education and experience (i.e., B.S. with 6+ years professional expertise working in a germfree animal facility).

2. Specialized Experience: Prior experience in a research setting, handling laboratory animals, and performing specific techniques such as germ-free mouse re-derivations, intraperitoneal injections, oral gavage, and tissue isolations.

3. Data Management: Proficiency with data management tools and database systems for germ-free mouse breeding, genotyping, and colony management. 4. Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with regulatory compliance, biosafety protocols, and ethical guidelines for human and animal research and a demonstrated ability to train laboratory personnel in germ-free mouse handling techniques and safety protocols.

5. Technical Competence: Ability to use and maintain specialized laboratory equipment and software, with expertise in handling and analyzing large data sets, and experience with environmental or clinical data analysis tools. Project planning and coordination: Ability to coordinate scheduling of group projects with lab personnel, interface with vendors and service providers to procure reagents and equipment repairs to facilitate project goals, maintaining inventories of relevant supplies and reagents, and other duties as assigned.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Recommends the design and implementation of procedures and protocols under the direction of a higher-level authority. 2. Investigates, analyzes, and reaches preliminary scientific conclusions related to research planning 3. Ensures data results are compiled, analyzed, and presented properly. 4. Analyzes, develops and interprets scientific results. Maintains clear documentation of results. Prepares scientific reports and papers for research proposals and published reports. 5.

Performs independent research and laboratory techniques and participates in experimental research planning. 6. Interacts with internal contacts including the PI, research assistants, graduate students, Radiation Safety and Biological Safety officers, and Animal Care personnel to discuss and evaluate research results and to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the laboratory. 7.

Interacts with external contacts such as researchers at other institutions, staff at biotechnology and reagents companies to consult on research methods and to keep abreast of product information and developments. 8. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Master’s Degree in a scientific discipline and one year experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Posting Date

11/03/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON