Minimum Qualifications: 

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 related experience required.

Job Description:Senior Research Associate oversees the daily activities and work assignments of the research staff.

Job Duties:

• 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.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills:

• Animal Science/Care Surgery
• Biological Assays 
• Quantitative Analysis
• Qualitative Analysis 
• Data Analysis
• Data Collection
• Equipment Calibration
• Laboratory Equipment maintenance
• Technical Writing Experience
• Standard office equipment

Salary Range:Commensurate with Experience