FY 27 Research Associates I, II, III - Open Pool

Responsibilities

Conducting laboratory, field, or computational research activities

Collecting, managing, and analyzing research data

Assisting with experimental design and protocol implementation

Maintaining laboratory equipment, materials, and documentation

Contributing to manuscripts, reports, and presentations

Collaborating with faculty, staff, graduate students, and other research personnel

Preferred

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment

Experience with data analysis, scientific writing, or specialized research techniques relevant to the hiring lab

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Qualifications

Candidates with a bachelor's degree, or an associate degree with 2 years of related professional experience, or a High School Diploma (or GED) and 4 years of related professional experience will be considered for employment at the Research Assistant I level

Research Associate II and III candidates must have a bachelor's degree or higher in the specified or related field and years of experience generally would not substitute for the degree

Research Associate I (NEX): Applicants must have at least one of the following post-baccalaureates (or equivalent) experience level: B.A./B.S. in a related field, OR Associate degree in a related discipline plus 2 years of relevant, specialized training/experience, OR High School Diploma (or GED) plus 4 years of relevant, specialized training/experience

AND 1- 3 years of relevant professional experience

Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and customer service

Exemplary organizational and time management skills

Successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by time of application; the Clinical Sciences department will not provide visa sponsorship for these positions

Research Associate II (NEX or EX): Applicants must have at least one of the following post-baccalaureates (or equivalent) experience level: B.A./B.S. in a related field, 3 or more years of relevant professional experience or a master's degree with no experience

Research Associate III (EX): Applicants must have at least one of the following post-baccalaureates (or equivalent) experience level: B.A./B.S. in a related field, 5 or more years of experience or a master's degree with 2 years of experience. Individuals with a PhD who have no experience may also be appointed to this position if appropriate

The successful candidate must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. by date of hire; the Clinical Sciences department will not provide visa sponsorship for these positions

Pre-employment criminal background check (required for new hires)

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment

Experience with data analysis, scientific writing, or specialized research techniques relevant to the hiring lab

Candidates with a bachelor’s degree, or an associate degree with 2 years of related professional experience, or a High School Diploma (or GED) and 4 years of related professional experience will be considered for employment at the Research Assistant I level.

Research Associate I (NEX): Applicants must have at least one of the following post-baccalaureates (or equivalent) experience level: B.A./B.S. in a related field, OR Associate degree in a related discipline plus 2 years of relevant, specialized training/experience, OR High School Diploma (or GED) plus 4 years of relevant, specialized training/experience.

AND 1- 3 years of relevant professional experience.

Research Associate II (NEX or EX): Applicants must have at least one of the following post-baccalaureates (or equivalent) experience level: B.A./B.S. in a related field, 3 or more years of relevant professional experience or a master’s degree with no experience.

Research Associate III (EX): Applicants must have at least one of the following post-baccalaureates (or equivalent) experience level: B.A./B.S. in a related field, 5 or more years of experience or a master’s degree with 2 years of experience. Individuals with a PhD who have no experience may also be appointed to this position if appropriate.

Required skills

Laboratory research, Field research, Computational research, Data analysis, Experimental design, Laboratory equipment maintenance, Scientific writing

Experience

1+ years