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Minimum Qualifications: 
Bachelor’s degree in basic science or equivalent and 2 years of related experience or Master’s degree in basic science or equivalent and no experience required.

Preferred Qualifications: Background in auditory research and/or virology; experience in bioinformatics; with a history similar but not directly related

Job Summary: 
Research Associate II performs a variety of routine and non-routine research assignments and experiments and assists with lab maintenance responsibilities.

Job Duties:

• Under general supervision, performs routine and non-routine research assignments and experiments of moderate complexity. 
• Plans, coordinates, provides setup and conducts standard research experiments following general technical instructions.
• Prepares biological assays and conducts quantitative and qualitative analysis. 
• Makes modifications to research procedures as determined by Principal Investigator. 
• Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected and provides preliminary analysis of results. 
• Assists in the compilation and tabulation of data and analysis of final data. 
• Ensures the accurate assembly, calibration, operation and modification of a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines. 
• Maintains lab for animal and environmental safety compliance. 
• Maintains lab inventory of supplies and equipment. 
• Performs literature searches as outlined by the Principal Investigator. 
• May provide guidance to junior research staff. 
• Adheres to internal controls established for department. 
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills: 

• Animal Science/Care Surgery 
• Biological Assays
• Quantitative Analysis 
• Qualitative Analysis
• Data Analysis 
• Tabulation of Data 
• Equipment Calibration
• Technical Writing Experience
• Standard Laboratory Equipment

Salary Range: Actual salary commensurate with experience or range if discussed and approved by hiring authority. 
 

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