SUMMARY :
We are looking for a skilled and experienced, part time, temporary, Research Associate III who will be responsible for supporting our research activities including performing experiments and generating reliable data.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The duties and responsibilities of the Research Associate III include the following.
- Performs animal experiments such as controlled cortical impact (CCI) in rodents.
- Performs animal behavioral analysis such as water maze, noble object recognition, etc.
- Performs laboratory procedures related to histopathology tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, etc.
- Assists with routine laboratory procedures such as immunohistochemistry, western blots, etc.
- Maintains laboratory instruments such as tissue processor, tissue embedding center, microtomes, microscopes, etc.
- Performs standard laboratory procedures including preparing culture media, reagents, stains, and stock solutions.
- Maintains laboratory records, files, and animal colonies.
- Understands and adheres to Rowan University compliance standards as they appear in Rowan’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS :
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.
- Proven experience performing all the listed essential duties and responsibilities.
- Comfortable handling potentially dangerous substances (flammable liquids, biohazards, etc.)
- Working knowledge of MS Office Suite and statistical software.
- Ability to work autonomously and under pressure.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- A critical thinker with strong attention to detail.
- Outstanding analytical abilities.
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :
Master's Degree in a relevant science plus one (1) year of related research experience, or a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science plus two (2) years of related research experience.
This is a part-time, temporary grant funded position, working 15 hours a week.