"Research Associate, Limited Term"

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Position Information

Position Title
Research Associate, Limited Term

Position Type
Academic Professional

Job Number
SA71024

Full or Part Time
full-time 40 hours weekly

Fair Labor Standard Act Classification
Exempt

Anticipated Pay Range
$70,340 - $77,126 annually

Pay Range Information
Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary
The Research Associate will conduct advanced laboratory-based research in the Ibba Lab using molecular biology, microbiology, and biochemistry techniques; recognize and investigate experimentally important issues in the regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes; analyze, organize, and prepare data for publication and proposal submission; maintain current knowledge of appropriate related scientific literature; assist with training undergraduate and graduate students in the lab. Supervision of daily lab activities, including monitoring and maintenance of lab equipment, consumables, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Research & Scientific Activities

• Perform independent research studying the regulation of growth, genetics and molecular biology of bacteria.
• Plan, perform, direct and analyze scientific experiments on the mechanisms of antibiotic resistance.
• Present the lab’s findings at meetings.
• Write up our findings for publication in the scientific literature.
• Prepare progress reports for funding agencies; prepare proposals for grant funding – Independently design research studies, interpret experimental data, and troubleshoot complex scientific problems.
• Prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications and present research findings at scientific meetings and conferences.
• Prepare progress reports for funding agencies and contribute to the development of grant proposals.
• Maintain current knowledge of appropriate scientific literature and emerging methodologies relevant to the lab’s research program. -Responsible for Independent research planning
• Support for grant proposal development

Laboratory Operations & Compliance

• Maintain current knowledge of appropriate related scientific literature.
• Oversee the day to day operations of the lab’s facilities (purchasing, equipment, radiation safety, Environmental Health & Safety ( EHS ), etc), maintenance of lab strain and genetic construct collections.
• Recognizes and investigates experimentally important issues in the regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes.

Training & Mentorship

• Train and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in laboratory techniques, safety practices, and experimental design.

Other Duties

• Support general lab management, documentation, and process improvement initiatives. -
• Perform additional related tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; PhD strongly preferred in biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, or a closely related field.
• Specialty Scientific Skill Requirement:
• Complex molecular biology and biochemical techniques
• Independent experimental design and scientific interpretation
• Required experience with cas9 strain construction, proteomics, metabolomics, enzyme kinetics, RNA biology, etc.
• Working knowledge of operation and maintenance of standard equipment for studying microbial physiology genetics and molecular biology.
• Ability to evaluate resource needs and appropriately request/order additional resources as needed.
• Ability to innovatively meet required needs with available resources.
• Ability to interpret and apply departmental laboratory policies, regulations, and procedures. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• 5-year minimum experience in cas9-based strain construction, metabolomics, proteomics, enzyme kinetics, RNA biology and microbial persistence analyses.
• 3-year minimum experience in grant writing.
• 3-year minimum experience in overseeing molecular biological lab.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
• Experience contributing to peer-reviewed publications as a lead or co-author.
• Familiarity with data analysis software relevant to the research program.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.

Minimum Number of References
2

Maximum Number of References
3

Pre-screening Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. 3 References Listed on One Page

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Letter of Recommendation 1

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