Senior Research Associate oversees the daily activities and work assignments of the research staff.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in basic science or equivalent and 7 years related experience or Master’s degree in basic science or equivalent and 5 years of related experience required.
Responsibilities
Oversees the daily activities and work assignments of research staff.
May supervise junior staff.
Plans, directs and coordinates complex research experiments following general technical procedures.
Works with Principal Investigator to formulate research plans, coordinates project activities and establishes appropriate reporting procedures.
Contributes to scientific analysis and interpretation of projects.
Establishes and maintains quality control measures for assigned project operations.
Makes modifications to research procedures in collaboration with the Principal Investigator.
Oversees the records of all test performed, data collected and reviews preliminary analysis of junior staff.
Confers with Principal Investigator regarding results obtained and receives suggestions for modification to procedures and/or interpretation of final data.
Ensures the accurate assembly, calibration, operation and modification of a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines.
Makes minor modifications and repairs to equipment as necessary.
Adheres to internal controls established for department.