Senior Research Associate

Title: Senior Research Associate

Department Org: Physiology and Pharmacology - 107530

Employee Classification: J1 - Salaried Full Time HSC

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary

Location:

HSC C

Shift: 1

A Laboratory Research Associate who is willing to help us in the lab management and participate in exciting translational research. This person should have experience of routine laboratory techniques such as cell culture, western blotting, PCR etc. The person should be experienced to follow the protocols and be familiar with MS‑word processing and data management. Experience of maintaining animal colony, breeding and genotyping is a plus.

Some occasional weekend work may be required. For highly motivated and skilled individuals, there is an opportunity to advance into more technically challenging research work.

• Ph.D. (or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant discipline) or Master's (or equivalent) degree, plus relevant experience. In rare instance, a Bachelor's (or equivalent) plus additional experience will be considered.
• Master's plus at least five (5) yrs of relevant post-master's professional work experience, Bachelor's plus at least eight (8) yrs of exceptional relevant professional experience may be considered.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in an organized fashion.
• Capacity to work collaboratively with investigators in a multidisciplinary academic setting.
• Experience in rodent husbandry or veterinary care is useful, but not required.
• Must have excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office. Experience using advanced Excel functions such as tables, graphs, statistical formulas, and Basic editor is preferred.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in animal care and laboratory activities.

To promote the highest levels of health and well‑being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco‑free. Pre‑employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

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• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Higher Education