Research Associate 1, GAB

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CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Research Associate 1, GAB supports research activities for the assigned division by conducting laboratory experiments on assigned research projects. Moreover, the incumbent operates with the goal of advancing his/her expertise through continued education, training, and research.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
2. Participates in the publication of significant results.
3. Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.
4. Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
5. Keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within the area of research.
6. Collects, prepares, analyzes, dissects, and evaluates specimens or tissue cultures.
7. Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.
8. Performs a variety of routine assays, tests, and studies.
9. Performs calculations to complete research test results, collects data, and performs statistical analysis of laboratory results.
10. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required

Experience:
No previous experience required

Certification and Licensing:
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

Department Specific Functions

• Assist in rodent models of spinal cord injury, including pre- and post-operative care, behavioral testing, and recovery monitoring
• Perform microsurgical procedures, including cervical spinal cord injury surgeries and stereotaxic injections under supervision
• Conduct in vivo and ex vivo electrophysiological recordings to assess respiratory and motor circuit function
• Carry out genotyping and colony management, including tail snips, DNA extraction, PCR, and data logging
• Support immunohistochemistry, tissue sectioning, and sample preparation for microscopy
• Operate and maintain confocal and epifluorescence microscopes, including image acquisition and analysis
• Maintain and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and assist in development and refinement of lab protocols
• Prepare and manage experimental reagents, buffers, and stock solutions
• Maintain accurate lab notebooks and digital records to ensure compliance with institutional and funding agency protocols
• Collaborate with lab members on data collection, organization, and analysis
• Ensure compliance with IACUC, biosafety, and institutional guidelines, including proper animal handling and care

Department Specific Qualifications                                                                                      

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Physiology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field

Certification and Licensing:

N/A      

Experience:

Coursework or research experience in neurobiology, motor control, or spinal cord physiology

Prior participation in an undergraduate research program or honors thesis involving laboratory-based neuroscience

Training in animal research methods, molecular biology, or neuroanatomy is a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

Technical Proficiency in basic lab techniques including pipetting, reagent preparation, tissue handling, and microscopy

Strong organizational and documentation skills for maintaining lab records and following protocols

Collaborative mindset with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work in a team-oriented research environment

Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and problem-solving ability in a research setting

Commitment to ethical animal research and adherence to institutional safety and compliance standards

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

A5