Research Associate

Under general supervision, responsible for performing technical or narrative research by designing, modifying and collaborating with primary investigator regarding protocol and methodology of research topics.

• Plans, designs and implements research experiments according to established protocols to assure high quality scientific results in support of project goals.
• Conducts experiments and studies and assesses outcome; adapts continued studies based on the organization of findings.
• Presents data in organized, readable formats including written reports and graphical summaries, account for relevant supplies and ordering them as needed and other activities related to each project.
• Conducts library and topical research pertinent to projects.
• Writes and prepares final papers to support findings; submits evidence for publication.
• Assures compliance with institutional policies, rules and regulations to meet federal, state and local standards and codes pertaining to safety and ethics.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of molecular biology techniques, with an emphasis on protein expression and purification from a variety of recombinant sources is required. Experience with membrane protein expression and purification is preferred.
• Experience with sample preparation for structural biology techniques, including cryo-electron microscopy (single-particle analysis and/or tomography) and X-ray crystallography, is preferred but not required.
• Experience with laser operation, alignment, and safety is preferred but not required.
• Comfortable with the changes associated with evolving research requirements and the need to learn and troubleshoot new approaches to solve key problems.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor important and complex projects concurrently.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes/other email software.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, to include writing and preparing memorandums, letters, and other official correspondence.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in a specialized field of study is required.

Experience:

• Four (4) years of experience is required.