Research Associate 1

Pathology - Research

80640BR

Research Associate 1, MS

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Full time

Fixed

1 year from date of hire

Yes

30-Apr-2024

Clinical & Research

Research Associate 1 MS (22)

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Research/Support

37.5

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Medical School Campus

310 Cedar Street
New Haven, CT 06510

On-site

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), the candidate would provide technical expertise within a basic and translational research laboratory studying cancer biology with a focus on transcriptional and epigenetic mechanisms. The candidate would be responsible for performing scientific experiments both in cellular and animal models. The candidate would work with all members of a research laboratory, its collaborators, and internal departments and offices. The candidate would provide training to new trainees in the lab.

Qualifications: Ability to work with laboratory animals. Ability to work in cell culture. Ability to perform flow cytometry. Experience in molecular biology techniques such as PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, CRISPR/Cas9 and RNAi technology, transfection, lentiviral transductions and western blot analyses. Ability to work in BSL2 environments following appropriate protocol. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and high level of coordination within the lab, department, and the institute. Highly motivated, strong professional ethics, and the ability to work with the PI, other team members, and collaborators. Detailed focus to ensure compliance with institutional guidelines for safe laboratory practices and proper biological and chemical waste disposal. Excellent organizational skills. Master's Degree in a scientific discipline and one year experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities: Responsible for carrying out and managing the day-to-day operations of the laboratory. Duties will include, but are not limited to, overseeing the smooth operation of the research laboratory. Recommends the design and implementation of procedures and protocols under the direction of a higher-level authority. The individual will work on and develop basic and translational lung cancer studies. Perform independent research and laboratory techniques and participates in experimental research planning. Investigates, analyzes, and reaches preliminary scientific conclusions related to research planning. Ensures data results are compiled, analyzed, and presented properly Analyzes, develops, and interprets scientific results.. Maintains clear documentation of results. Prepares scientific reports and papers for research proposals and published reports. Interacts with internal contacts including the PI, research assistants, graduate students, postdoctoral researchers and animal care personnel to discuss and evaluate research results and to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the laboratory. Trains and supervises other members of the lab who may include postgraduate associates, clinical trainees and students as well as provide assistance where needed. Supports the lab’s research activities by supervising others and participating in performing a variety of procedures, including, but not limited to specialized cell and tissue cultures, protein/RNA extraction, transfection/lentiviral infections, the use of CRISPR/Cas9 and RNAi technology, western blot analysis, qRT-PCR, animal experiments and imaging, patient sample analysis, and maintenance of patient derived models. May perform other duties as assigned.

1. Recommends the design and implementation of procedures and protocols under the direction of a higher-level authority. 2. Investigates, analyzes, and reaches preliminary scientific conclusions related to research planning. 3. Ensures data results are compiled, analyzed, and presented properly. 4. Analyzes, develops and interprets scientific results. Maintains clear documentation of results. Prepares scientific reports and papers for research proposals and published reports. 5. Performs independent research and laboratory techniques and participates in experimental research planning. 6. Interacts with internal contacts including the PI, research assistants, graduate students, Radiation Safety and Biological Safety officers, and Animal Care personnel to discuss and evaluate research results and to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the laboratory. 7. Interacts with external contacts such as researchers at other institutions, staff at biotechnology and reagents companies to consult on research methods and to keep abreast of product information and developments. 8. May perform other duties as assigned.

Master’s Degree in a scientific discipline and one year experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Strong technical and scientific abilities to perform complex laboratory experiments and procedures. Detail-oriented in experimental work and record keeping. Ability to maintain clear documentation of results.

Ability to interact with internal contacts including the PI, research associate, graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. Ability to contribute to the planning and execution of basic and translational research studies.

Ability to follow complex, multi-step protocols precisely and understand the scientific basis of the protocol and troubleshoot complex, multi-step protocols with limited supervision.

Positive attitude, strong work ethic and the ability to work directly with others or to work independently (depending on the given task). Ability to be trained on new techniques and experimental protocols. Excellent time management skills to manage multiple ongoing projects. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Proven ability to follow directions and work with minimal supervision.

Master’s Degree in a scientific discipline and one year experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with PCR, basic mouse genotyping protocols and cell culture. Educational understanding of molecular biology, genetic techniques, cancer biology and immunology.

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