Associate Researcher

Job Description

Job Title: Research Associate

Location: San Diego, CA

Pay: $24.00-$26.00/hr

Shift: 1st

Zip Code: 92127

Description:

We are hiring a Research Associate I. who will be responsible for designing and performing experiments while collaborating and communicating effectively.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs minimally complex experiments with input from supervisor.

• Understands experimental goal and may provide input to the experimental design.

• Analyzes data from individual experiment with input from supervisor and documents work in laboratory notebook or report.

• Able to summarize a group of experiments.

• Effectively communicates with peers and supervisor. May present data in group meetings.

• Prepares reagents and panels.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participates in lab maintenance activities.

• Maintains training log.

• Ensures proper transportation, handling, and disposal of hazardous, bio-hazardous and/or infectious substances.

• Operates and calibrates all general lab equipment.

• With instruction from supervisor, may write study protocols and reports to support part of the project.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good knowledge of GLP.

• Working knowledge of laboratory safety and record keeping.

• Strong mathematics skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Microsoft Office Suite: Powerpoint, Excel, Word.

Education:

• B.A./B.S. Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field

Experience:

• 0 - 2 years post-baccalaureate laboratory experience in academia or industry

• M.S. without thesis

Equivalency:

Depending of the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competences may be considered in place of the state requirements. Example: if a job Level typically requires an Associates’ Degree plus 2 years of experience, an equivalent could be included 4 years of experience or a Bachelor’s Degree.

Occupational Demands

Work is performed in both a lab and an office environment. Frequently sits for 4-6 hours per day. Occasionally walks. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 50lbs. Some occasional travel within the United States. Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; ability to listen and understand instruction. Ability to apply abstract principles to solve complex conceptual issues.

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