Research Associate II

Company: The Translational Genomics Research Institute
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Description:
This position requires the employee to carry out experimental studies to enhance disease understanding and treatment. The Research Associate will manage vivarium maintenance and protocols, as well as perform advanced laboratory techniques and procedures in a drug development research laboratory.Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise the care of research animals; perform minor animal surgery or collect animal tissues and specimens for laboratory analysis
• Perform routine tissue culture work
• Participate in planning experiments, evaluating/interpreting test results, developing conclusions, and devising solutions to problems utilizing detailed knowledge of research laboratory procedures and practices and under the direction of the scientist in charge
• Keep detailed experiment logs
• Assist with presentations, posters, grants and manuscripts
• Assist with lab maintenance
  
  Requirements:
  Education and Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in Biology or equivalency required; Plus two years full-time laboratoryexperience, with an emphasis in murine protocols. Working knowledge molecularbiology techniques and murine models as well as the ability to make statisticalcalculations, analyze results, prepare reports, and perform specialized tests.Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions ofthe job as outlined in the position description.OSHA training and certification in animal care and use or the willingness to completethe certification will be required.PI186199602

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