What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate Mukherjee Lab position at UPMC?
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a Full Time Research Associate – Basic Science to support the Mukherjee Lab!
The Mukherjee lab conducts translational research to identify metabolic vulnerabilities in cancer. We use mass spectrometry-based metabolomics and proteomic approaches, 3D co-culture systems, and mouse models to map the cancer-stromal cell interactions in the tumor microenvironment.
This position will work 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. This position requires travel less than 5% of the time. Hours are subject to change based on business needs.
The Research Associate – Basic Science conducts and manages independent research, assists with grant applications and manuscript preparation and trains research personnel.
Responsibilities:
- Develop research projects including protocol design, budget preparation and justification, data collection and analysis and data storage.
- Plan and implement training programs for Research Assistants on research activities and practice including grant application, budget management, data analysis, record keeping and scientific integrity.
- Assist in the preparation and submission of grant applications including budget preparation and justification.
- Supervise research assistants and monitors budgets. Responsible for record keeping, inventory and equipment management.
Salary : $22 - $36
