Research Associate I

Research professional working with and under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI).   Facilitates and coordinates data and biosample management activities and assists with data documentation and archiving. Assists with literature reviews, data analyses and creation of data reports, summaries, and figures. Works with the PI, department, sponsor, and institution to support and provide guidance on the administration of the compliance, financial, personnel and other related aspects of the study. Must have the ability to work on multiple projects, prioritize tasks, develop workflows, and meet study deadlines. Must have good problem-solving skills, be able to work with minimal supervision, be self-motivated and able to work independently and as a part of a team.

• Carries out research/development activities on a variety of products/projects both in collaboration with others and independently.
• Makes detailed observations, analyzes data and interprets results.
• Exercises technical discretion in the design, execution and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project strategies.
• Prepares technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses.
• Maintains familiarity with current scientific literature.
• Contributes to project process within his/her scientific discipline through innovative research. Assignments are complex and require a high degree of independent initiative and decision-making.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment on significant research project matters by evaluating and comparing possible courses of action and making a decision or recommendation after considering the various possibilities.

• The above covers the most significant responsibilities of the position.  It does not, however, exclude other duties, which would be in conformity with the level of the position. Completes special projects as assigned.

• S. degree in a scientific discipline, 2 - 5 years of related experience or M.S. degree in a scientific discipline, 0 - 2 years of related experience.

• Must have basic computer skills i.e. be able to effectively use current Windows platform, the internet and e-mail.

• Must exhibit respect for participant confidentiality, excellent communication skills, careful attention to details, good organizational skills and ability to follow directions.  Must demonstrate flexibility in regards to project demands, ie. Adapting to changes in schedules, coverage gaps, new technologies and unanticipated participant needs.

• Must be professional, proactive, collaborative, conscientious and results-oriented individual.  Must have an optimistic and positive demeanor, excellent oral and written communication skills, good intuition and able to adapt to changing priorities and display good, sound judgment with a sense of humor. 

• Superb organizational skills. Must have solid analytical skills.  Must be creative and proactive yet disciplined, discriminating and able to streamline work volume in order to maintain bottom line efforts in midst of multi-tasking and daily re-prioritizing. Must have ability to innovate, think strategically and conceptually, manage multiple projects simultaneously and handle even difficult situations.

• Must be motivated to learn and flexible to change.