"Research Associate"

Title: Research Associate

Department Org: Med Microbio & Immunology - 107520

Employee Classification: J1 - Salaried Full Time HSC

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: HSC C

Shift: 1

Start Time: 8:30 a.m. End Time: 5:00 p.m.

Job Description:

Research associate to support execution of biomedical research on a National Institutes of Health (NIH) - funded project to study perinatal infectious disease and role of infectious disease on cardiovascular disease. The research associate is also responsible for coordinating and conducting other activities related to the study that includes maintaining lab inventories, ordering supplies, preparing reagents, training students, and maintaining the equipment and laboratory.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a minimum of Master’s (or equivalent) degree, or Bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree, plus at least 2 years of post-Bachelor’s work experience in a role that is demonstrably similar to that of a Research Assistant.
• Knowledge and understanding of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the fields of biochemistry, molecular biology, bacteriology, microbiology, and cell biology.
• Ability to build upon current technical skills and learn new experimental techniques.
• Ability to independently develop new assays and execute assigned research projects.
• Ability to perform literature searches to develop new protocols.
• Ability to collect and analyze data, write reports, and compile data in a logical manner.
• Maintain meticulous records and generate standard operating procedures.
• Skills to manage the operation and maintenance of the laboratory.
• Capacity to work collaboratively with investigators in a multidisciplinary academic setting.
• Ability to be trained to handle Risk Group 2 organisms and hazardous chemicals safely.
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment, including spectrophotometers, thermocyclers, microscopes, biosafety cabinets, autoclaves, plate readers, fluorescence microscopes, and electrophoresis power supplies.
• Ability to conduct biochemical, molecular biological, bacterial, and microbiological experiments under limited supervision.
• Experience in rodent handling is required.
• Ability to work and communicate with PI and laboratory members effectively and collaboratively. Must be highly motivated, responsible, dependable and a self-starter.
• Must have excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office. Experience using advanced Excel functions and GraphPad Prism is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in an organized fashion.
• Serve as an ambassador of UTMC in the community, demonstrating our organization's values, services and mission.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education/experience/licensing: BS or MS in biology, microbiology, physiology, pharmacology, neuroscience, genetics, or related discipline.
• BS degree requires at least 2 years of post-Bachelor’s work experience as a Research Assistant or similar.
• Have previous experience in a BSL-3 facility and performing immunology and/or cardiovascular related lab techniques.

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect. The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.