Research Associate - Comprehensive Cancer Center

Overview

Job Title:

Research Associate - Comprehensive Cancer Center
Department:
Medicine | Surgical Oncology

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Research Associate who participates in planning, design, execution, and management of research projects in a foundational (basic) biological/health science research laboratory investigating cancer in the Department of Surgery; participates in developing and implementing goals and objectives of studies; designs and executes complex laboratory experiments; performs advanced molecular and cellular techniques; collects, analyzes and interprets research data; assists with development and implementation of new and/or revised research methodologies and techniques;

tests experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods and make recommendations for utilization; assists in establishment of controls, criteria and research standards; performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research being undertaken; assists in the preparation of research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at national and international conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents;

assists in the preparation of proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research; coordinates laboratory activities and work assignments of postdoctoral researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, and laboratory research staff; oversees and coordinates periodic maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment; performs additional duties as assigned.

As a Research Associate, you will contribute to planning, design, execution, and management of research projects in a basic science laboratory; develop and implement study goals; design and execute complex experiments; apply advanced molecular and cellular techniques; collect, analyze and interpret data; contribute to development and implementation of new or revised methodologies; evaluate experimental designs and analytical methods; assist in establishing controls, criteria and standards;

review relevant literature; assist in preparing manuscripts for publication and presentation at conferences; assist in writing proposals for extramural funding; coordinate laboratory activities and personnel; oversee maintenance and testing of equipment; perform additional duties as assigned.

Bachelor s Degree or equivalent experience required; 3 years of relevant experience required with Associate s Degree, or 1 year of relevant experience required with Bachelor s Degree.

Ability to translate, adapt and apply academic and/or practical knowledge in the conduct of biological/health science research is required. Experience in a biological/health science research capacity is preferred.

Function:
Research and Scholarship

Sub Function:
Research

Career Band: S

Career Level:

S1

Location:

Biomedical Research Tower (0112)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled

Hours:

40
Shift: First Shift

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