1. Recommends the design and implementation of procedures and protocols under the direction of a higher-level authority. 2. Investigates, analyzes, and reaches preliminary scientific conclusions related to research planning. 3. Ensures data results are compiled, analyzed, and presented properly. 4. Analyzes, develops and interprets scientific results. Maintains clear documentation of results. Prepares scientific reports and papers for research proposals and published reports. 5. Performs independent research and laboratory techniques and participates in experimental research planning. 6. Interacts with internal contacts including the PI, research assistants, graduate students, Radiation Safety and Biological Safety officers, and Animal Care personnel to discuss and evaluate research results and to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the laboratory. 7. Interacts with external contacts such as researchers at other institutions, staff at biotechnology and reagents companies to consult on research methods and to keep abreast of product information and developments. 8. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skill/ability 1: Ability to work with laboratory animals. Demonstrated experience working with mice necessary, ability to perform intubation/bronchoalveolar lavage an important skill to possess or learn.
Required Skill/ability 2: Demonstrated experience with basic bench top techniques: ELISA, Western blot, affinity chromatography, flow cytometry.
Required Skill/ability 3: Strong ability and willingness to learn new techniques.
Required Skill/ability 4: Basic computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Required Skill/ability 5: Ability to work independently.
Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Posting Position Title: Research Associate 1, MS
University Job Title: Research Associate 1, MS
Master's Degree in a scientific discipline and one year demonstrated experience or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience.
Yale University is an American private Ivy League research university located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.