Research Associate

Job Title: Research AssociateDepartment: Research InstituteLocation: Various Clinical SitesHours Per Week: 40 hours per weekSchedule: Full-time, Day Shift, Monday to Friday, 8 am- 4.30 pm.Position Summary:The Research Associate will be tasked with conducting work as a part of the Rochester General Research Institute.Key Responsibilities:Develops and performs complex laboratory experiments.Plans, conducts and completes projects of limited scope or portion of larger and more diverse projects.Performs research in clinical immunology and microbiology and analyzes resulting data.Assists with QC procedures currently in place and in implementation and modification of new and existing procedures as pertains to equipment and protocols.Assists with the design and implementation of research protocols. Collaborates with investigators to create and/or modify protocols utilized.Teaches and oversees the work of other technicians in the group.Prepares and organizes results of assays in various reporting forms.Review of pertinent literature as it applies to ongoing and proposed research projects.Performs other duties as assigned.Preferred Attributes:2-4 years of clinical laboratory experience with background in virology, molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, and GLP/cGMP preferred.Strong analytical, computer, and problem-solving skills.Able to operate independently with limited supervision to resolve problems.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.Required Licensure/Certification:NoneRochester Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/VeteranEDUCATION:LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.PAY RANGE:$20.75 - $27.75CITY:RochesterPOSTAL CODE:14621The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr