Staff Research Associate

Staff Research Associate

This is a 100% Limited position for 5 months with the possibility of extension or conversion to career status.

The Staff Research Associate will carry out research under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) on lung development, regeneration, aging and disease in the mouse.

Incumbent will manage lab flow cytometry and cell sorting capabilities; run fluorescence-activated cell sort (FACS) and ex vivo 3D co-culture assays in the evaluation and fibroblast contribution to epithelial progenitor growth and differentiation. Incumbent will also operate and perform standard studies on a FACS for various PIs (Principal Investigators) within the Division of Biological Sciences.

Additionally, incumbent will generate data, analyze results, and present results at lab meetings. This position is also responsible for organizing and maintaining the lab, monitoring lab expenditures, and serves as lab biohazard and safety coordinator. Incumbent will train and manage undergraduate research assistants and assist others in their experiments. Perform other duties as assigned.

Annual Full Pay Range: $62,891 - $75,022 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $30.12 - $35.93

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).