Associate Scientist

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** CORE JOB SUMMARY
** The Associate Scientist, SOM supports the University’s research goals and objectives by performing laboratory experiments in his/her areas of interest, expertise, or assignment. Moreover, the incumbent performs various analytical procedures involving method development and application development and synthesis.

** CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
** 1. Contributes to basic and applied research activities including authorship of scientific publications, technical and agency reports, and patent preparations.  
2. Publishes in refereed journals in collaboration with department leadership or independently.  
3. Supervises research employees and non-exempt staff.  
4. Writes extramural proposals with approval of senior managing staff.  
5. Creates and conducts experiments and analyzes results.  
6. Works with other researchers to use and develop end products.  
7. Provides ready access to all experimental data for the faculty researchers, supervisors, and other relevant staff.  
8. Requests or acquires equipment and supplies for assigned project(s).  9. Applies for grants to continue research and prepares materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations.  10. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

** CORE QUALIFICATIONS
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* Education:

Doctorate degree - Philosophy  (PhD) required

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required    Certification and Licensing:  Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Learning Agility:
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
* Teamwork:
Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
* Technical Proficiency:
Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
* Communication:
Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.
** Department Specific Functions
** 1.
Assist in Immunological Research:
Support studies on T cell immunity related to type 1 diabetes (T1D), including experiments on T cell responses and pancreatic histopathology.  2.
Data Collection and Analysis:
Gather and analyze data pertinent to autoimmune mechanisms in T1D, ensuring accuracy and relevance to ongoing research projects.  3.
Laboratory Maintenance:
Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure adherence to safety protocols specific to immunology and virology research.  4.
Collaborate on Grant Proposals:
Work with senior researchers to draft and submit grant proposals aimed at securing funding for T1D research initiatives.  5.
Prepare Research Publications:
Contribute to the writing and editing of manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, focusing on findings related to T cell immunity and diabetes.  6.
Coordinate Clinical Samples:
Manage the collection and processing of clinical samples, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and protocols.  7.
Stay Updated on Research Developments:
Continuously review current literature on immunology and T1D to inform and enhance research…