Research Associate III - Ronai Lab

Principal Investigator, Ze’ev Ronai, Ph.D is seeking for a motivated Research Associate III to join his team!

The Research Associate III works closely with PI providing technical and/or administrative support in large or multi-project oriented labs. The incumbent may be requested by PI to take on specific supervisory activities, and provide administrative leadership, and/or technical expertise. The incumbent may develop hypothesis and assist in planning steps for the investigative process and will review and remain current on literature as it relates to clinical/research study. This position coordinates all lab and/or clinical activities, including but not limited to, budgetary/financial compliance, preparation of grant proposals, and creating independent presentations. This role is not responsible for generating grant funds.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides miscellaneous clinical/research support (ad hoc data analysis, hypothesis development, programming, troubleshooting, etc.).  
• Organizes clinical/research trials in conjunction with the Principal Investigator and sponsor and/or funding source.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with safety standards and procedures.  
• Analyzes data and prepares scientific findings for publication as author or co-author.  
• May make independent presentations.  
• May provide system administration and maintenance for the local workstation network.  
• Leads and trains Research Lab Assistants, Research Fellow, lower level Research Associates, and other related support staff and may be requested by PI to take on specific supervisory activities.
• Orients new Research Fellows and/or Research Scientists to day-to-day lab operations and procedures.  

Requirements:

• Bachelors Required. MS, or PhD in biomedical sciences or related field.
• 3 years of experience in an area of research specialization
• Technical skills and expertise in an area of study including, but not limited to, Molecular/Cellular Biology, Neuroscience, engineering, or mass spectometry.  
• Strong interpersonal skills for interaction with peers, patients, physicians, and other customers of the medical center. 
• Mice colony experience – highly preferred