"Researcher 1"

Research Associate who participates in planning, design, execution, and management of research projects in a foundational (basic) biological/health and clinical science research laboratory investigating the psychoneuroimmunology of circadian rhythms and cancer treatments as directed in the Institute of Brain, Behavior, and Immunology; participates in developing and implementing goals and objectives of studies; designs and executes complex laboratory experiments; performs advanced molecular, cellular, and behavioral research techniques and procedures including PCR reactions, immunoassays, and cell cultures; sorts and processes tissue and blood samples; executes laboratory rodent experiments, including advanced behavioral testing; collects, analyzes and interprets research data; assists with development and implementation of new and/or revised research methodologies and techniques; tests experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods and make recommendations for utilization; assists in establishment of controls, criteria and research standards; performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research being undertaken; assists in the preparation of research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at national and international conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents; assists principal investigator in the preparation of proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research; coordinates laboratory activities and work assignments of postdoctoral researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, and laboratory research staff; oversees and coordinates periodic maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment; performs additional duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required; 3 years of relevant experience required with Associate's Degree, or 1 years of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree.