Graduate Research Associate

Graduate Research Associate to pursue education and training in research techniques and procedures; performs experimental and translation research; prepares for thesis and dissertation; executes molecular and cell biology related analytical procedures; maintains laboratory notebook and methodical data documentation; logs in and analyzes research data; supports data plotting and presentation; maintains laboratory; works under the close supervision of research scientists and laboratory director; monitors laboratory safety.

Minimum requirements

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, health sciences or an equivalent combination of education and experience required; research experience desired; Requires successful completion of a background check; qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

Provides apprenticeship experience along with financial support.This apprenticeship complements formal instruction offered in the graduate program and gives the student practical, personal experience that can be gained only by performing research activities.It is expected that graduate associate responsibilities will not interfere with a student's reasonable progress toward completion of the graduate degree. Specific responsibilities may include applying and mastering research concepts, practices, or methods of scholarship; conducting experiments; organizing or analyzing data; writing reports; presenting findings; collaborating with others in preparing publications; and conducting institutional research for an academic or administrative unit.