Research Associate I - Little Rock, United States - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Description

Summary of Job Duties

:Faculty in the College of Public Health Department of Epidemiology are seeking a full-time Research Associate with strong research and project coordination experience to join a molecular cancer epidemiologic lab. The duties will include conducting laboratory experiments and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, submitting and updating Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications for human subjects research, synthesizing data and working with the team to write reports, collecting, storing, and shipping biological samples, assisting with and maintaining accurate records, working with the study team and individually on projects, completing tasks in a timely manner, helping prepare scientific presentations and publications, and performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, or related field plus five (5) years of research lab and animal work experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Excellent experience in molecular biology skills.

Some experience in statistical analyses.

Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.

Experience in developing PowerPoint and other scientific presentations.

Use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders.

Ability to work in a team and independently.

Highly motivated; creative; critical thinking; resourceful; responsible; accountable; collaborative; and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree or Ph.D. in biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, or related field or

MPH or completion of course requirements.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

Works under direct supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) to execute ongoing research projects.

Makes significant contributions to the design and conduct of laboratory assays, troubleshooting, data analysis, interpretation of results, and presentation findings.

Performs laboratory research.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience