"Staff Research Associate"

Job Number: 252812

Organization: Medicine Pulmonary

Job Location: Oklahoma-Oklahoma City-Health Sciences Center

Schedule:
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM

Work Type: Onsite

Salary Range: Targeted Salary $57,380.00 annually, based on experience.

Benefits Provided: Yes

Required Attachments: Resume, Cover Letter

Job Description

Conducts ongoing research projects, and manages research staff.

Duties:

• Constructs tests or assists in the construction of tests. Responsible for the final design of research studies.
• Collects various forms of data pertaining to the research project or projects.
• Conducts and directs analyses of data. Interprets, draws conclusions, and documents.
• Prepares final versions of reports to be submitted for publication.
• Presents research material to fellow researchers, committees, faculty, and at conferences.
• Keeps record of information obtained during research. May include a database of information or hard files.
• Conducts research of the literature.
• Independently conducts technical research. Collaborates with other researchers.
• Supervises a staff of research assistants and technicians. Responsible for hiring and firing, training, conducting performance appraisals, disciplining, and delegating tasks, and overseeing work.
• Manages the research laboratory or section. Interacts with funding source to ensure status is maintained. Prepares budget including anticipating staffing needs and setting salaries. Sets major goals for the laboratory, ensures goals are met, and makes necessary adjustments. Discusses with Principal Investigator.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience: Masters Degree in a Biological Science, Physical Science, Chemistry, or related field, AND:

• 60 months research specialty experience.

Equivalency Substitution: Will accept a Ph.D. plus 36 months experience as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow.

Certifications: None.

Advertised Physical Requirements:

Physical:

• Standing for long periods of time.
• Manual dexterity.
• Stooping, bending, reaching, walking, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Environmental:

• Exposure to blood borne pathogens, carcinogens, and chemicals.

Departmental Preferences: 12 months of supervisory experience.

Supervision: Staff Research Associate, 5.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?: Yes

Special Indications: Hiring contingent upon police records check

Job Posting: Dec 23, 2025

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