Research Associate I, Medical & Molecular Sciences at University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware

Job Description:

University of Delaware
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Job No: 496600
Work Type: Staff
Location: Newark
Categories: Research & Laboratory, Full Time


PAY GRADE: 28N

CONTEXT OF THE JOB:

The Research Associate will report to the Department Chair (Dr. Esther Biswas-Fiss) and will conduct and coordinate research in her research laboratory under her direction.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Laboratory Management including carrying out research experiments, and supervision of laboratory workers.
• Maintain and catalog bacterial, insect and mammalian cell lines.
• Contribute to literature collection and review.
• Carry out molecular biology experiments, including cloning, analysis of DNA, site directed mutagenesis.
• Conduct experimental procedures (cloning, PCR, western blot, SDS-PAGE, recombinant protein expression in E. coli, insect and mammalian cell lines, in vitro ATPase assays, other enzyme assays, biophysical analysis) with guidance of PI.
• Analyze experimental data, prepare figures and reports for dissemination in journals, at conferences and group meetings.
• Oversee student researchers in the PIs absence and aid in the training of new laboratory workers.
• Maintain lab cleanliness and organization.
• Assure and maintain laboratory regulatory compliance documentation and assist during laboratory inspections by external regulatory agencies.
• Conduct necessary instrument QC/QA, schedule and oversee preventative maintenance or repair visits of instruments.
• Manage sterile media, plasticware and glassware.
• Supervise and carry out preparation of solutions and glassware.
• Assist with research on collaborative projects and assist PI to oversee the work of undergraduate/MS students in the lab.
• Order supplies and maintain inventory/budget of expenditures.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in the biological sciences or related field and one year related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of research procedures, data collection, and analysis.
• Ability to develop and follow research methodology and protocol.
• Ability to adapt standard procedures, facilities and/or equipment to meet specific operational needs.
• Ability to collaborate with students, faculty and/or staff in a team environment.
• Maintain a broad knowledge of state-of-the-art technology and relevant scientific equipment, keep up to date of leading-edge developments in field.
• Prior experience in lab management and oversight of student researchers and/or laboratory teaching experience preferred.

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